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ENYA NEXG Smart Guitar | Is This The Future Of Guitar Design?

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Could the Enya NEXG smart audio guitar be a glimpse into the future of guitar design? The NEXG combines a Bluetooth speaker, preamp, sound card, and onboard effects into a single instrument. A built-in tuner, and mic option, and a detachable outer frame for easy transport. It looks good on paper but... is it ready for the big time? Let's find out!
Timestamps:
Unboxing: 1:10
Guitar Overview: 3:40
Sound Samples: 8:30
Bluetooth Connectivity: 12:00
Final Thoughts: 13:10
Enya Music was nice enough to provide this guitar for review. Get more information on the NEXG here: www.enya-music...
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@bigdaddympd
@bigdaddympd Жыл бұрын
I bought one and it’s the ultimate gigging guitar in small venues. That’s what I will use it for.
@flyonwall360
@flyonwall360 Жыл бұрын
I still have memories of the guitar that Casio made back in the 80s. So tired of Smart this, Smart that, i this and i that. After years of guitar playing, I finally found a great guitar. It's a 2005 Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded T. The guitar is everything you need to make great sound. It's nothing fancy but sounds amazing. Old school wiring and Burstbucker Pro pickups. No software updates are needed. I've worked in technology long enough to not trust it.
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@henrylowenstein4444
@henrylowenstein4444 Жыл бұрын
It's a fun travel guitar or for knocking around in the bedroom. I like having effects built in when I'm feeling lazy and goofing around. It's not going to be uour #1 guitar but as a practice guitar, I guess it depends on the price.
@mikescarborough9196
@mikescarborough9196 10 ай бұрын
I love reading opinions I can respect whether or not I agree with them!
@SuperQuater
@SuperQuater 2 ай бұрын
I like the Enya les Paul sonic go
@markzuno
@markzuno 5 ай бұрын
This man is so entertaining that I watched the whole thing while eating even though I don’t know anything about guitars.
@maxstone2566
@maxstone2566 Жыл бұрын
I have the Yamaha Silent guitar and I love it. It's a great couch or travel guitar or practice when you need to keep the volume down. It sounds pretty good plugged in as well. GREAT selection of basic effects.
@miropribanic5581
@miropribanic5581 Жыл бұрын
did you have the opportunity to play the original Frame Guitar? I mean the guitar (made by German company Framework Guitars) that Yamaha copied and sold as its own invention way back then... I can guarantee you after having played both, there is a remarkable difference, in favor of the original.
@uknavynige
@uknavynige Жыл бұрын
New subscriber, I mainly play uke but keep trying to learn guitar and I've gushed over this guitar and so have so many reviewers of this so it's so refreshing to watch your honesty in this video.👍
@iandeare1
@iandeare1 Жыл бұрын
I bought one last year, unfortunately none in the UK, and I was stung a huge amount by UK customs, after buying one in Australia (also the warranty is invalidated) The instrument is fine, reasonably versatile; the app. isn't, it's only valid for a year, and whilst the Chinese version seems to have all the bangs, and whistles (hard to tell, everything being in chinese) the English version doesn't! Expensive, gimicky, sounds surprisingly good, and, at least theoretically, it's bomb proof, as long as the Russians don't put it to the test 😉 PS a surprisingly good mic!
@thesaj1110
@thesaj1110 Жыл бұрын
Now, only if the Mic vibrates! you got yourself a winner!!!
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
I think it does LOL
@tripives1858
@tripives1858 Жыл бұрын
It seems like it is the first iteration (version) of what may eventually become quite cool. But, for now, I see it as a toy, or a perhaps decent replacement for a cheap acoustic. I also feel that they need to get a good designer on staff. The visual aesthetics could be sooooo much better.
@vinnyjr7029
@vinnyjr7029 5 ай бұрын
Looks interesting? But they definitely improved on this in the nexG2 it's speaker is 80watt over this one at 50watt and has much more features for altering the sounds including deep reverbs and delays and eq too.. But it's a bit pricey at 899euro for the nexG2 which is before shipping costs too? So probably not far of the 950euro mark? Probably a small discount might help attention for the product? But they don't seem very much interested in new customers? Have inquired about the model 2 of this with the deluxe issue which is pretty much what you got for the nextG. Which is a wireless pedal switching board, a charger stand for the guitar and wireless microphone 🎤 and a ear phones and wireless ear lapel mic I think as well? Great instrument. But Enya why so slow to contact new customers? I'm interested? Many thanks for the great video posting bro.. Kind regards Vinn 😎 🎸 👍
@generalrodcocker1018
@generalrodcocker1018 Жыл бұрын
it would be cool if the company provides downloadable kemper profiles and install them on the guitar via phone. I would consider, building an ecosystem around it. ideal for in-app purchase or even marketplace for other sound designer
@snickpickle
@snickpickle Жыл бұрын
This is quite the good-sounding guitar! As you mention, it's hard to tell really clearly if the lapel mic is picking up the sound of the speaker properly. But based on what you're doing (just noodling around, it is something worth considering as a next purchase. Nice!
@shanewalton8888
@shanewalton8888 Жыл бұрын
As they say in Finland? Lol Love the new opening, Tony.
@YTjndallas
@YTjndallas Жыл бұрын
This would be good for street performers. Especially since you can sing through it through the microphone. I wonder how long the battery lasts?
@tenbroeck1958
@tenbroeck1958 Жыл бұрын
I tend to like dumb guitars, but actually this could be very useful for certain situations. In the studio, it seems like it could be very useful to have handy. Some artists will no doubt really take a liking to the sounds and ease of use.
@robertvoliva2628
@robertvoliva2628 Жыл бұрын
They reinvented the wheel and half a guitar popped out.
@DovidM
@DovidM Жыл бұрын
The biggest drawback of this guitar is that you are limited to what Enya has provided in terms of sound. While that may be OK for a travel guitar, what I need is more control over the tone. At this point, the guitar is more of a toy you would take with you on vacation than something you would record with.
@goestovbhudi8716
@goestovbhudi8716 Жыл бұрын
"The biggest drawback of this guitar is that you are limited to what Enya has provided in terms of sound." Same as any other guitar, then?
@paigefoster8396
@paigefoster8396 Жыл бұрын
Use a pedal/effects processor?
@russellhutson1603
@russellhutson1603 Жыл бұрын
You can shape the tones using the app.
@Seitenwerk
@Seitenwerk 11 ай бұрын
The app provides full eq and effects so you can do it all
@garchev1
@garchev1 8 ай бұрын
I bought one six months ago and after the battery discharged one time, I cannot charge it anymore. Sent an email to the company, and they quickly replied and promised a replacement but not sure how smoothly and long this will take... Maybe there is a trick to wake the battery up - I tried everything - holding buttons long time, different button combinations, etc.
@alanjohnson2853
@alanjohnson2853 Жыл бұрын
If the NEXG is "the Tesla of guitars", does that mean it might spontaneously catch fire? Asking for a friend.
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
Lol
@Gene_Cali
@Gene_Cali Жыл бұрын
Back to the Drawing board with this one. ;0)
@mikenash7049
@mikenash7049 8 ай бұрын
There seem to be a plethora of smart guitars of one kind or another, but what about us bassists?
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear 8 ай бұрын
Good point.
@MarkJohnsonJams
@MarkJohnsonJams Жыл бұрын
I feel like this would make a good travel guitar maybe. Like take it on a trip.
@persiaguitar
@persiaguitar Жыл бұрын
It is too heavy. Don't ever think about it:)
@BostonDeadHead
@BostonDeadHead Жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you.
@johnmarksmith1120
@johnmarksmith1120 Жыл бұрын
Might I suggest canceling the “Crotch cam” and introducing the “Work Bench” cam.
@cryptoslacker-464
@cryptoslacker-464 Жыл бұрын
Good honest review 👏
@emergentform1188
@emergentform1188 Жыл бұрын
Great review my man, rock on.
@bent-erikmunch9839
@bent-erikmunch9839 Жыл бұрын
Great review, it´s the next build after the Yamaha Silent guitar :), thanks
@RusnakBanjo
@RusnakBanjo Жыл бұрын
In your review, you should have explained how to string it up and where it was made. Warranty? And, who knows, it could sound amazing plugged into a tower of old Marshal amps and played by a master shredder?
@elhackerhackeado
@elhackerhackeado Жыл бұрын
No sé si será el futuro, pero sí una buena alternativa.
@JoseGonzalez-sz7my
@JoseGonzalez-sz7my Жыл бұрын
I love this guitar
@saintbrando
@saintbrando Жыл бұрын
Sorry Tony, I’m a meat & potatoes kinda guitar player. Not for me, and it kind of reminds me of the Martin travel guitar. I’ve seen several Carbon Fiber guitars…Great video as usual. Cheers 🍻
@gimmeagig
@gimmeagig Жыл бұрын
I would want it.
@TonyTheBassPlayer1
@TonyTheBassPlayer1 Жыл бұрын
I have always said, for the rebels we are supposed to be, when it comes to our guitars we are staunch traditionalists. You can make and sell any guitar shape you want but 90 percent are LP, Strat, Tele bodies.
@TheWallyDad
@TheWallyDad Жыл бұрын
I think that this idea looks a lot like Yamaha’s SLG200 series. The SLG is lacking the speaker, but is more attractive and has direct control of reverb and chorus. For less than $100 more, if you’re looking for a travel guitar, or a “silent” practice instrument, I’d give it serious consideration over the Enya.
@drothberg3
@drothberg3 Жыл бұрын
The Yamaha requires an amp. This seems more practical as it's all in one. On the other hand, I'd have more faith in the playability and build of a Yamaha.
@imannonymous7707
@imannonymous7707 Жыл бұрын
Well , I like the case.
@dannycrist2899
@dannycrist2899 Жыл бұрын
In 1967 a guy by the name Jimmi Marshall Hendrix. Had set his guitar on fire, so it has been done many times after. So what is so new about this one?
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
??
@mikaelbiilmann6826
@mikaelbiilmann6826 Жыл бұрын
I’d like one of those, a Parker guitar and a Steinberger guitar…
@timczifrik7715
@timczifrik7715 Жыл бұрын
sounds nice.! very interesting
@theneigh
@theneigh Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video !
@peetsnort
@peetsnort Жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the synthetic stocks on rifles. Totally functional with zero soul
@Paul_Lenard_Ewing
@Paul_Lenard_Ewing Жыл бұрын
Well for a travel guitar the best I ever seen is the Bootlegger Spade you demoed. It could realistically be a guys only guitar. It is even designed to fit on the luggage rack on a plane. You have a choice to get it with or without a whammy. It is conventionally serviceable. You can update the PU's if you want. Not having the electronics built in is better design as they will be out of date in a heartbeat. A nice cheap but impressive NUX headset is far better with endless sounds and zero grief to simply replace. Because the Spade is well thought out ergonomically the only downside is personal ascetics which is very thin ice in a debate. With a price of $600 USD or $700 USD for a whammy it is more money but it's value for money is undeniable.
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
Yes as I mention in the video, at that price point there are quite a bit of guitars to choose from.
@georgejamesducas9602
@georgejamesducas9602 Жыл бұрын
It's good to know it falls apart
@mikel4797
@mikel4797 Жыл бұрын
All the fantastic guitars you have and that's the one your playing. 🤔
@goodwilj
@goodwilj Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't pay $650 for this no way.
@bobbycollins6783
@bobbycollins6783 Жыл бұрын
No wait you'll probably find lot of them on eBay Very soon.
@firstnamelastname6717
@firstnamelastname6717 Жыл бұрын
You can get a les Paul, fender, and Gretchen to name a few for the same price
@tonycapellan2044
@tonycapellan2044 Жыл бұрын
Enya nexg can be used with nylon strings
@Dogtagnan
@Dogtagnan Жыл бұрын
If they could reconfigure the output to replicate the warmth of wood it might be interesting
@unduloid
@unduloid Жыл бұрын
If you want the warmth of wood you'd better invest in a fireplace.
@jimhofoss9982
@jimhofoss9982 Жыл бұрын
it would be an upgrade if you could record a previous track, and then play along with it….
@danjackson5797
@danjackson5797 Жыл бұрын
Please demonstrate and explain in detail how to use the app to shape the guitar sound. Is the effect saved to the phone, the guitar (onboard) or to the cloud? How do you recall the effect for use?
@Bluuplanet
@Bluuplanet Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking this guitar is intended to work with an external amp. Maybe a keyboard or vocal amp more so than a guitar amp. Yes, of course it has an internal speaker but if you're going to play a stand alone instrument, get a wood guitar. Electronic instruments have evolved to the point where they are phenomenal at creating *electronic* sound *signals* and putting them into one end of a wire. But getting that signal out of the other end of the wire and transforming it into sound is like a separate technology...one thats been around for decades and doesn't fit on your lap. I cant believe the little built-in speaker was intended to be the primary sound output for this instrument. A lot of electronic stage pianos dont even have built-in speakers. Many do, but that was a sort of "why not?" by the designers...it's obligatory, and maybe primarily for the purpose of providing some vibratory feedback through your fingers while you hear the real music coming out of some studio monitors next to you if not some venue's house system. That said, asthetically, this thing is not inspiring. It looks more like an appliance than an instrument. It has all the sex apeal of a CD player.
@Charles75N
@Charles75N Жыл бұрын
Cool idea, but I don't think it would inspire me. Given all the technology in our lives I prefer a simple straight forward guitar. Sometimes less is more.
@yarlkymcfirblatherington9879
@yarlkymcfirblatherington9879 Жыл бұрын
It's about time that someone invented an electric guitar because the petrol and diesel types were so cumbersome and polluting.
@rafaelfarias2855
@rafaelfarias2855 10 ай бұрын
Are the strings replaceable if they eventually rip off? Btw, do they need tuning?
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear 10 ай бұрын
Yes they are replacable like any other guitar!
@travisraab
@travisraab Жыл бұрын
ENYA BROS!!
@monsirto
@monsirto Жыл бұрын
Answering the clickbait: Why, does it lock you in and set fire to itself?
@What_Other_Hobbies
@What_Other_Hobbies Жыл бұрын
I wonder how it sounds plugged in like an electric one. Also, it's been a 3 months since you got it. What do you feel about it now assuming you've spent more time on it? Thanks.
@georgeswampy6224
@georgeswampy6224 Жыл бұрын
It might be a guitar for a complete beginner, a six year old might like it.
@jeffwombold9167
@jeffwombold9167 Жыл бұрын
I wish you would have played several full width chords all the way up the neck to check the intonation. And are the frets stainless or standard. I am on the fence, I think you can bluetooth it to a bigger amp, but my biggest concern is intonation. Good review!
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
The intonation is limited on this guitar as there is really no way to adjust it.
@jimcarter6669
@jimcarter6669 Жыл бұрын
What song is that playing on the intro to this?
@anthonybowers7571
@anthonybowers7571 Жыл бұрын
but will it burst into flames too ?
@alexaraya2018
@alexaraya2018 Жыл бұрын
2:33 hmmmm I think the factory that makes these delve into other product lines....with the same design.
@babsegett8910
@babsegett8910 Жыл бұрын
my main concern is that built in battery. batteries die after a few years.
@user-gf6ut2ov7s
@user-gf6ut2ov7s 9 ай бұрын
How many inches is the Damn ThaNG
@ctrockstar7168
@ctrockstar7168 Жыл бұрын
Do you have to charge it for 6 hours to get 45 minutes of playing time?
@johnnybumpous9108
@johnnybumpous9108 Жыл бұрын
when you get used to playing a Taylor, that little thing just doesn't make it... but for $500. it may be worth playing with...I don't know...
@oliveirapereiradasilva4540
@oliveirapereiradasilva4540 11 ай бұрын
It mídi?
@georgejamesducas9602
@georgejamesducas9602 Жыл бұрын
Skill doesn't need tricks
@user-gz8jk7oy9o
@user-gz8jk7oy9o Жыл бұрын
How to found this guitar
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
Amazon
@KaiDon1
@KaiDon1 Жыл бұрын
Try it by yourself , I bought it , sound is not as good as heard from youtube. ... Tuner is also not accurate.
@deantalboys857
@deantalboys857 Жыл бұрын
Is this the Tesla of guitars? If it is you can keep it.
@joechain7548
@joechain7548 Жыл бұрын
I will stick with my Les Paul.
@GeorgeBonez
@GeorgeBonez Жыл бұрын
How very Casio looking. Coming to a pawn shop near you! 😂
@DovidM
@DovidM Жыл бұрын
The resale value of travel guitars generally is not high.
@PDeRop
@PDeRop Жыл бұрын
One problem.The damn thing did not power up.
@darko714
@darko714 Жыл бұрын
Guitars are supposed to look cool. This thing is dorky. That’s a nonstarter for me..
@melroberts7987
@melroberts7987 Жыл бұрын
We'll try to care.
@micemr76
@micemr76 Жыл бұрын
Anyone who's focused on how the guitar looks, is not a musician 😂
@scrumpymanjack
@scrumpymanjack Жыл бұрын
Agree. Just wouldnt have that in my home on principle. But it also sounds bad so….
@Blitzkrieg.u812
@Blitzkrieg.u812 Жыл бұрын
@@micemr76 why so cynical?
@Blitzkrieg.u812
@Blitzkrieg.u812 Жыл бұрын
No it's not kool... toy-ish...
@truthtorpedo99
@truthtorpedo99 Жыл бұрын
This would be a better travel guitar if the neck detached by a slidy-click lock at a dovetail type joint. Then the carry case would be travel sized. I doubt this would be allowed as carry on luggage for a flight. The previously released guitars by a different company where it was apple like and had delay, reverb, looper, etc is much better than this. So a big miss imho
@1mattbono
@1mattbono Жыл бұрын
Do they make a 6 string bass model like that?
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
Don’t think so.
@1mattbono
@1mattbono Жыл бұрын
@@addictedtogear Thanks for replying. I'm looking for a lighter weight instrument, with still great sound.
@gerardogondimgondim6923
@gerardogondimgondim6923 Жыл бұрын
No output Jack?
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
LOL yes its there, just difficult to see.
@vegashdrider
@vegashdrider Жыл бұрын
Fun toy, I’d still rather have a guitar
@Charango123quena
@Charango123quena Жыл бұрын
That's funny, you make it sound as if Teslas make good cars..
@tesla-spectre
@tesla-spectre Жыл бұрын
Looks like the strings are a bit high
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
They felt fine to me.
@tesla-spectre
@tesla-spectre Жыл бұрын
@@addictedtogear ok thanks. Just saw some complains from people who bought it saying they were too high, so I wondered. Very interesting review btw
@sazzadhussainshahjahan4229
@sazzadhussainshahjahan4229 Жыл бұрын
How much this guitars prize?
@DovidM
@DovidM Жыл бұрын
It seems to be $600 USD.
@beatfrombrain
@beatfrombrain Жыл бұрын
If it explodes when you play it, or yanks your fingers off the fretboard, it definitely is
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
LOL
@escapademedia
@escapademedia Жыл бұрын
Only 3 chords for a demonstration????
@Allen-tm9xn
@Allen-tm9xn Жыл бұрын
You know you sound just like Mike Myers anybody ever told you that?
@TheRealCaptainFreedom
@TheRealCaptainFreedom Жыл бұрын
“The Tesla of guitars”? So you have to charge it for 8 hours every time you use it?
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
No
@annode
@annode Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I just don't see any reason for it.
@jason698
@jason698 Жыл бұрын
Just play the thing dude. I would have loved to hear the different sounds the guitar makes I mean you ran threw the menu but you never played anything but a normal acoustic sound.
@romeovelasco4151
@romeovelasco4151 Жыл бұрын
For me it looks and sounds more like a toy and not a genuine guitar...
@Philc231
@Philc231 Жыл бұрын
Why do I want to yell squirrel !
@Jangocat
@Jangocat Жыл бұрын
Wait, so it's going to be over priced, have poor quality control and burst into flames? The tesla comparison in your thumbnail is not a compliment.
@garudastan
@garudastan Жыл бұрын
Great review. Ty, but pls take your ring off.
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
Noted!
@cartoonsandcannabis
@cartoonsandcannabis Жыл бұрын
Nope my Martin is fine 🤠
@ReneJohnMeldrum
@ReneJohnMeldrum Жыл бұрын
Small gig pa and guitar 😳🤔
@tonymario8118
@tonymario8118 Жыл бұрын
This is the wrong guy to critique this gtr ! He is not a true clicknition and he should plug this gtr into a digital amp , possibly a roland jazz chorus amp
@insanity6105
@insanity6105 Жыл бұрын
Hope it doesn’t catch on fire like Teslas
@addictedtogear
@addictedtogear Жыл бұрын
Lol
@nomojo1110
@nomojo1110 Жыл бұрын
Unless there's a running gag... It's French not Finnish :p
@V1ENYA
@V1ENYA Жыл бұрын
Такая вариация хорошо подошла бы гуслям, а не гитаре.
@stardaddyo9
@stardaddyo9 Жыл бұрын
Pass
@carloscobas
@carloscobas Жыл бұрын
A guitar is a serious thing. This is a booby trap gear.
@skullheadwater9839
@skullheadwater9839 Жыл бұрын
Is this the future of guitar design? Lord let's hope not.
@joaomanoel9922
@joaomanoel9922 Жыл бұрын
I prefer Gibson, Fender....
@kungpuk5186
@kungpuk5186 Жыл бұрын
Nah, i'll keep my old beat up strat.
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