Can you hear the difference? Playing and comparing ALL 9 of my Enya ukuleles

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Жыл бұрын

If you close your eyes, can you tell the difference between an ukulele that is priced at $75 versus $500? In this video, I'll be playing and comparing all of my Enya Ukuleles so that if you're in the market for an Enya, you can choose the one that is right for you.
Thank You To Enya Music for Sponsoring this video.
Links to all of the ukuleles mentioned in this video.
Taimane Signature Ukulele HERE! - amzn.to/3uDtvfI
Nova U soprano - amzn.to/3j0bq9J
Nova U Concert - amzn.to/3WErV99
Nova Pro Concert here - amzn.to/3PdrJLS
Feather Ukulele Here - amzn.to/3iObp8n
EUC 25D Blue - amzn.to/3XE1xgH
Black Gloss EUC-MAD - amzn.to/3XEdtPy
Blue Glossy Mahogany EUC-M6 Concert - amzn.to/3DeEl0l
Solid Mahogany EUT-MS - amzn.to/3XZLXfp
The links above are affiliated where I will make a small commission off of each sale. Thank you for supporting my channel! For more information, visit www.enya-music.com.
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Hi, I'm Katie DeNure. I'm an Enya Music endorsed artist and I offer private Guitar, Voice, and Ukulele lessons online via Zoom or Skype. I am also an instrument buyer's consultant, business coach and freelance video content creator. For inquiries please e-mail me at Katie@onemusicschool.com
For students located in the Appleton, WI area, I also offers private guitar, voice, and ukulele lessons (in person) at my music studio in downtown Appleton, WI. Group lessons are also available.
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@ilenehirsch2208 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know we need to wipe down the fret board. The only time I do that is when I change strings. Katie, would you please do an ukulele maintenance video?……Beautiful Enya. Thank you!

@tjbissues5889 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Katie for giving your time to us and showing the difference between the instruments. I appreciate the work that goes into producing quality videos like this.

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! It makes it worth it knowing people like you find it helpful 😀.

@tjbissues5889 11 ай бұрын

@@OneMusicSchool❤

@robinsimonds7116 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, very well done!!! I think i want one of each!❤❤❤

@spaztekwarrior Жыл бұрын

After owning a couple of Enyas, I recommended them for our school The price, quality, and value were things I mentioned in my pitch. We purchased 30 Nova u Concerts, and 2 Nova Pro Accoustic Plus Tenors for us teachers. Thanks to our generous admin for purchasing these for us :) We just got them in recently and I’ve been taking a few home each night to do the initial string stretching and tuning, so they will be ready to start in the new school year. :)

@mel_Van 4 ай бұрын

I have been lusting after the blue Feather, and now I want it even more! thank you SO much for the comparison. I have the Nova go Travel guitar and Love it! more playable than my Ovation that I paid 3X more 12 years ago.

@emmanuelgabrieldrums143 Жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the Pink Nova Pro Tenor! 😊

@ianmacvicar6332 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Katie, every time I watch one of your videos I learn how to become a better ukulele player.

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I’m so grateful for your support. Thank you!

@kevinorr6880 Жыл бұрын

All sound amazing the way you play them. I like the EUC-M6 with the cutaway is beautiful-er

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

😀 yes, I think it does a good edge to it as well.

@ZeFatBoy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your work editing Katie! I know camera Katie wears you out!

@SpaceSkeletonDragon Жыл бұрын

My Nova U 23" concert arrives this morning (my first ever uke!) I'm so excited

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so excited for you!!!!! 😀😀😀😀

@ericsinchina Жыл бұрын

i wish you would give more of your experienced opinions. Of course everyone has their own preferences...but as you become more experienced, your taste refines. So it's still valuable for less experienced players to hear someone else's opinion.

@ssalvucc 9 ай бұрын

amazing!

@danlee861 Жыл бұрын

OK, So I can definitely hear the difference in projection as the bodies get larger. The EUT-MS Tenor really stands out with the best overall sound of all of them. I was impressed by the Nova U Pro tenor, though. It has a very full sound and good sustain. I would be tempted to get one of those for all of the reasons you stated. I don't like the gloss finish ukuleles. The sound seems slightly muted on all of them. I can hear the strings bending on the first fret of the Nova Soprano, which is an easy fix on a ukulele with a bone nut. The EUC-M6 has a good middle of the road sound, but not exceptional. I didn't like the sound of the Feather at all. It sounds very muted to me. The Taimane Signature was much more open and full, with very good mid-range, but still not as good as the EUT-MS. So, those are my opinions after listening closely with a headset on my computer.

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Wow Dan! You’re awesome! Thanks for taking the time to give your detailed opinions about all of the ukulele. I appreciate your time and your honest opinions.

@jillgeary1313 Жыл бұрын

Hey Katie! Thanks for doing this comparison! I used headphones to listen, and yes, there is a difference in tone between the Enyas - they are just, well, different! (I think the soprano sounds super cool.) Some sound fuller than others, but they are all great. I have several "K" Hawaiian 'ukuleles, but I'm really having fun with the Taimane 4-string with effects. The radiused fretboard really helps my left-hand injury too. And the inlays are just super cool - it looks and feels great. And the strap that comes with it is also by the same designer who designed her gig bag artwork. Hugs and condolences to Editing Katie. God Bless!

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy that you liked this video, and thanks for sharing your experiences with us. I really appreciate it, and editing Katie appreciates you too 😂🤣. Which color did you end up purchasing for the Taimane? Blue or natural?

@jillgeary1313 Жыл бұрын

@@OneMusicSchool I bought the “black” Taimane. I really like everything about it!

@dpixphoto Жыл бұрын

I like the sound & looks of the "Feather" Figures, it is the most expensive of them. LOL I have the Kaka in blue & bought my son the EUC 25D. I was very surprised of the sound & quality for the price. HAs been great as a starter for him. I love my Kaka but looking for a second Uke to string as low G & also would like a tenor. Not a big fan of the Nova soound although the tenor sound wasn't bad.

@bonniedavidson936 Жыл бұрын

I love my Enya nova concert in pink. I love it. I have a blue soprano I keep in my car. I like the concert better. But it is nice for travel. I am really interested in the feather or the moon Enya. I have been trying to figure out which is the best. Looking forward to your review. I’m leaning toward the feather and wondered if it was worth the extra cost. That gig bag is really nice ! Also I like the looks of the feather. But both are awesome ! Thanks for the good review and thanks to your awesome editor !!!

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Awwww! Thank you! Editing Katie thanks you and is pleased that you liked it 😀. Seriously, knowing that you found this helpful, enjoyable, and fun makes all of this hard work and hours of editing worth it.

@bonniedavidson936 Жыл бұрын

@@OneMusicSchool you and Katie did a great job !!!

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you. It means a lot. It’s my goal for 2023 to step up my editing game.

@jillgeary1313 Жыл бұрын

Hi Bonnie - I think the Feather is wood, isn’t it?

@bonniedavidson4458 Жыл бұрын

@@jillgeary1313 Yes. It’s wood. Maybe maple. I’m not sure

@guitargirlgladys_ukes5475 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video Katie 👏 👏 👏 I like the Enya Nova ukes I owned 3 concerts 😁 sadly, I gave one away and regret it 😔 looking towards a tenor Nova soon. My very favorite Enya model is the EUT-MS series. I own two. One natural color acoustic and one blue acoustic electric 💙 I also own the EUT-M6 in blue acoustic electric 💙 version and that's my baby. ( idk why yours is EUC-M6) it is the most stunning, sweet sounding and comfy uke to play and show off. I absolutely love all the Enya products. I do not own the Feather style uke yet 😉 😉.I'm looking towards the TG signature low g. And maybe later on the beautiful pink 💗 Enya Trans acoustic model with all the stunning inlays.

@bonniedavidson936 Жыл бұрын

The pink Enya trans is stunning. I don’t have it. But I’m thinking about the feather !

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your experiences with your Enyas this far 😀. I really appreciate it. I have seen you play your tenor M6 on Instagram, and it sounds beautiful 😀.

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

I would like to trey it as well 😀.

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Bahhh! I meant try it… not trey 😀.

@guitargirlgladys_ukes5475 Жыл бұрын

@@OneMusicSchool ohhh Thank you so much 🙏 that's my pride and joy uke. I just changed the strings to D'addario with unwound low g and I love it 🥰

@manjyotikalita8732 4 ай бұрын

Can you make a tutorial on this strumming pattern?

@ItzKraytix6 Жыл бұрын

Hey Katie!!, What is the music you play on the ukulele's? Thank Youuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!.

@bazthehandyman 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review Katie.. what model is the solid mahogany, matt, Tenor please?,.. nothing shows on screen.. many thanks.

@joashcortez4039 Жыл бұрын

do a review and play with the ENYA E6 TENOR MAPLE PINK

@kevinsandgren970 Жыл бұрын

Please teach that song with the muted strum. I have the red concert nova and my grandkids are rough with it and with scratches and all, its very durable and sounds great. I also have the white nova pro tenor electric with low G. Which one do you like?

@ssalvucc 9 ай бұрын

so interesting to watch you lma

@marcd1981 Жыл бұрын

Hi Katie, thank you very much for this video. I have never played a Ukulele, and I have been researching them over the past three days or so. This was the first video I realized the order of size of each Ukulele, as the other videos I watched were more tutorial-type that were teaching specific songs. So far, I like the carbon fiber Nova U versions, and after watching this video, I think the Concert size would be the one I would start with. The Soprano looked good in two other videos, but I think size-wise, the Concert would be my choice. One thing I am concerned about with the carbon fiber versions is the finger prints that seem to be obvious after handling them. Has this been the case for you when playing them? Thank you again! Marc

@BlessYourHeart254 9 ай бұрын

I have several of the carbon fiber Enyas and the fingerprints aren’t a problem. You can wipe it down and should regularly anyhow 😎

@erinescence2095 7 ай бұрын

I have a blue Nova soprano and a black Nova Concert. I notice the fingerprints on the black one, but not the blue. But as others have said, you can wipe them off pretty easily. When I first started playing ukulele, I couldn't decide between the Enya EUC-25D and the Nova Concert. Got them both. I like that I can leave the Nova out all the time and not worry about humidity and temperature (like Katie, I live in an area with sticky summers and cold, dry winters). I LOVE the EUC-25D, but in the winter I keep that in a case with a humidifier between plays. I end up practicing more with the Nova because it's always handy--I'll even practice during commercials on TV. But I can't give up the EUC-25D. It's so easy to play and sounds so good that I don't think I'll ever stop using it!

@patrickkuhns7956 6 ай бұрын

Would you happen to know if the Enya black concert Nova with AcousticPlus is still being produced and just out of stock? Haven't been able to find one online to purchase.

@user-lf4nv9kk6h 3 ай бұрын

Do the Enya ukes come fully set up? I know some ukes have the bridge and frets worked on somehow so the action is smooth and there is no buzzing. I’m a little hesitant getting one off of Amazon without knowing.

@joellenpatterson9789 Жыл бұрын

what is the benefit of the top strap button being further away or closer to the neck. Are all the Enya's neck-heavy? If so, wouldn't it work better for the button to be closer to the neck. I ask because instruments that are neck-heavy are harder on old left wrist/elbow injuries.

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Good question. In my opinion, I think it balances the weight of the ukulele and keeps the strap out of the way of your chording hand. You can tie it to the headstock, but I like it out of the way. I’m my opinion, the neck should be balanced on the base of your forefinger of your chording hand so that the uke neck doesn’t fall as you transition between chords. I also think the location of the strap button is closer to the body because it has enough for the screw to be secured to the instrument. I also think putting a a screw more towards the headstock would weaken the neck and disrupt the vibration transfer. Those are just my opinions 😀. I hope that helps.

@DanielConklin Жыл бұрын

Without headphones on my phone, it's hard to tell, but I will listen on my computer with headphones and let you know what I think.

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this far. Can’t wait to hear what you think.

@aleterra Жыл бұрын

Hi! question, what is the name of the song you play at 8:49 ? I love your videos!

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching 😀. That’s just something that I made up that I play when I demo and instrument to avoid a copyright claim 😂. I’m glad you liked it. If people want it and like it, I’ll consider making a tutorial 😀.

@joseantonioperez9870 Жыл бұрын

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@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Gracias por ver!!!

@joseantonioperez9870 Жыл бұрын

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@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

😀

@joanolisa1 3 ай бұрын

Ok, what’s the winner Ukulele?

@patricaomas8750 18 күн бұрын

Skiding across some rough tiled floor is her version of Pete Townsend smashing his guitar?

@tazbeedtoon820 Жыл бұрын

Hi katie

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for being here 😀.

@kevinorr6880 Жыл бұрын

I was excited about my Enya, then I heard that the frets wear down and Enya calls that normal. How do repair that in a molded fretboard?

@bonniedavidson936 Жыл бұрын

I think that really hasn’t been true of Enya. It got that reputation in the early days but I can’t imagine how you could wear them down. Hope that helps 🙂

@kevinorr6880 Жыл бұрын

@@bonniedavidson936thank you. That is reassuring

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, fret wear down is going to happen on all fretted instruments, but you really have to play the snot out of it, in my opinion 😂. Because of the nylon strings, I don’t think you’ll have a problem with the frets as long as you don’t try to place a steel string on the nova soprano or concert. The tenor pro has metal frets, so a wound low G would be fine. I play my concert nova u just about every day, and it’s just fine in my experience. I hope that helps.

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping and answering your fellow One Music Family Member 😀.

@kevinorr6880 Жыл бұрын

@@OneMusicSchoolhelps a lot. I am just a beginner, but I think that a musical instrument should be repairable for the most part. I intend on learning to make a banjolele after I learn how to play.

@melcatRR Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ hi Katie it's Mel I like the purple ukulele the best I think all the other ones are nice to do you know the song rainbow connection by Kermit the frog

@OneMusicSchool Жыл бұрын

Hi Mel! It's so good to see you here today! How's the practicing going this week? I do know Rainbow Connection. I have yet to teach it on my channel :). Is that one of your favorite songs?

@melcatRR Жыл бұрын

@@OneMusicSchool yes practice has been good so far