Enya Inspire Smart Electric Guitar, 39" Carbon Fiber, Built-in 15W Speaker | 20 Tones & 4 Presets, Bluetooth & App Control, with Gig Bag, Silent Practice, USB-C OTG Recording & Live Show,2-Year Warranty

The gimmick attracting buyers to this guitar is its self-contained speaker-amplifier and rudimentary onboard modeling that allows electric players to enjoy the untethered freedom of an acoustic guitar. For sure I think the sounds coming out of the guitar are adequate and useful, though hardly inspiring. But what I didn’t expect was that the fundamental guitar itself, plugged straight into an amplifier, would be as good as it is. The playability is off the charts. The carbon-fiber body construction, which also makes the guitar virtually impervious to temperature, humidity, and even nicks and dents, allows for an excellent ‘set neck’ type of design that allows for unfettered access to the highest frets. I can ‘handshake’ the guitar at the 19th fret! The neck itself feels great and its dimensions are super friendly to smaller hands. There is of course, no lacquer, polyurethane or paint finishing of any kind on my all black model, and the neck has that non sticky satin feel that is very comfortable. The tones available from the HSS layout cover a lot of sonic ground and can be satisfactorily substituted for the expected S-style tones while not sounding exactly the same. The humbucker produces a thick snarly tone into a distorted amp but when you pull the volume pot it puts those two coils in parallel (not a coil-split) giving you the desired ‘thinner’ sound without the usual drop in volume. This alone was an intelligent choice other makers might want to consider. Clean tones are full and rich, yet retaining the bell-like clarity when using single coils, or sounding smokier and jazzier using the humbucker; very nice. The truss-rod adjuster is a wheel at the bottom of the neck just above the neck pup, where they should all be. The back of the guitar exposes a similar wheel for adjusting the spring claw, a novel approach that makes that job easier. The tremolo bar is the now acknowledged preferred two-point design that operates very smoothly and stays in tune well within the usual limits a for non double-locking types. The guitar is relatively light, and its dimensions put it clearly in the hot-rod class of super-strats. Because of its tonal flexibility as well as outstanding playability, it is now my ‘first reach’ guitar whenever I play. I would absolutely gig with this guitar, especially since its resistance to climate effects makes it the perfect choice for playing outdoors. Many traditionalists will not even consider this guitar because it contains no wood. That’s a pity and I think they will be missing out on an innovative and outstanding guitar that Enya could be charging a lot more than the $489 I paid for it. The onboard modeling amplification adds some ‘grab-n-go’ utility for practicing or a campfire sing-along, but IMHO it’s not the main attraction. This is very simply one of the best solid-body electric guitars I have ever played in my nearly 60 years! (Mic drop…..)

Build Quality & Comfort The INSPIRE’s high-quality plastic construction gives it solid, well-balanced feel while weighing just under 8 lbs., that's over 1 lb. less than my Fender Strat. While this may not seem significant at first, the lighter weight noticeably reduces fatigue during extended play sessions. The Strat-style body makes it very comfortable to play while sitting or standing. Its seamless build eliminates visible joints, the one exception being a removable plate on the back (all screws having a rubber covering to increase comfort) to presumably access the electronics inside. The fretboard has a smooth plastic finish, and the frets have rounded edges that stop just short of the edge of the fretboard, further improving comfort and playability as you play up and down the neck. Setup & Playability Out of the box, the INSPIRE arrives fully set up, requiring only a quick retune before playing. The action is low and well-adjusted, and the tension in the neck was set perfectly from factory. The string spacing and neck profile also feels very comfortable in my hands, allowing my stubbier fingers to comfortably play an A-chord using 1-2-3 fingering as opposed to 2-1-3 fingering. The closed tuners function smoothly and look great on this guitar. Smart Features & Sound Customization One of the standout features of the INSPIRE is the built-in sound processor and 15W speaker, which delivers rich, dynamic tones without requiring the additional purchase of effects pedals or external amplifiers. The guitar has an effects button that lets you cycle through 4 presets. Using the Enya Music app paired with your guitar, you can completely customize these presets using virtual pedal effects like amp model, equalizer, modulation, noise reduction, delay, and reverb. You also get access to additional presets in the app, a volume mixer, and other settings to adjust guitar behavior and updates. Also worth mentioning is the SSH pickup configuration and 5-way pickup selection switch that offers tonal flexibility to play multiple genres, and the push-pull volume knob enables coil switching to further enhance the guitar’s sonic range to dial in the sound you're looking for (a feature that is typically associated with higher-end guitars). Practicality & Versatility The INSPIRE has 3 ports: a 3.5mm headphone output, a 1/4" TS output jack, and USB-C for charging the built-in battery. While I haven't formally tested battery life, I've consistently been able to play for extended sessions without needing to recharge. This guitar is great and convenient for practice sessions since it can be played relatively silently with headphones plugged in (the natural sound of the strings is still audible due to the hollow plastic construction). It can also be played using the built-in speaker or plugged into an interface or external amp, all of which will also include whatever internal sound effects you have enabled in your preset. This versatility allows the use of the INSPIRE for private practice at home, recording sessions, and live performances without much additional hardware. Final Thoughts The Enya INSPIRE combines exceptional craftsmanship, modern features, and thoughtful design into an instrument that is comfortable, intuitive, and highly playable. For continued practice, casual sessions, and flexible sound shaping, it stands out as a top-tier option that balances innovation with practicality. Why trust my review? I am not a professional guitar player, but I appreciate a fine instrument. I've been playing ukuleles and guitars since 2020, and I've explored several instruments that balance quality, playability, tonality, and durability. Since my first purchase of an Enya Nova U Mini ukulele for poolside use, I immediately fell in love with the fit and finish of Enya's plastic instrument. Later purchasing the Nova U Pro (tenor ukulele), the Nova Go (3/4 acoustic guitar), and most recently this Nova INSPIRE, these consistently high-quality products provide great value for your dollar that have resulted in me putting more hours into playing them than my more expensive wooden instruments. Enya's customer support has also been very responsive and helpful to work with. I haven't yet played or handled their non-plastic instruments, but I can wholeheartedly recommend all of the above.

I have had many guitars over the years both electric and acoustic. Love the solitude of just getting lost in time playing guitar. As an intermediate guitar player I’m not incredible but really enjoy playing. I hated the hassle of cords amps and pedals when playing electric guitar. Found myself playing with headphones a lot but still needed an an amp for that. One day I saw some videos for Enya online and I was hooked. Could I really enjoy the cool sound of an electric guitar without all the hoopla of cords pedals and amps. Yep. Sure can. I bought the Enya Inspire and was very hesitant because how good could it really be. Well let me tell you. I have had probably 25 guitars over the years, some high end some cheaper models. Currently have a 40 yr old vintage Martin D28 and now this beautiful all black Enya Inspire. The build quality is top notch. Arrived in almost perfect setup condition with only a minor tuning adjustment needed but the action was set perfectly. The feel of the neck is so smooth and absolutely no fret hangover found found on a lot of cheaper guitars which will tear your hands up quickly. The electronics are also top notch with two high quality single coil and one high quality humbucker pickup. The sound from the built in speaker is impressively loud kind of like a a good quality mini amp sound. Plenty loud for home use. Gig bag is quite nice with a single backpack strap and a handle but molded soft areas keep guitar in a perfect safe position inside the bag. Can’t say enough good things about the guitar and love that it’s carbon fiber and I don’t have to worry about leaving on a stand in a slightly cooler environment than the rest of the house. Just stays in tune. Get a strap. Heavier, kind of like my previous gold top Les Paul but nothing crazy. I had to contact the company for a minor issue upon arrival. Nobody is perfect and let me tell you dealing with this company was just so refreshing. They truly care about their customers and while it’s email support it’s amazing, fast and caring. Not many companies out there like this one anymore. I don’t normally writes reviews and I was not paid to write this one. I paid for my Inspire. I look forward to many years of enjoyment. On the fence about this guitar? Just buy it. You will not regret it.

Very nice guitar. Perfect for playing on your front porch or leaving around to pick up and practice with. As with guitar, it needed a slight set up to play as I like, but it was very well set up out of the box. 4 totally programmable effects that your can set up easily with your phone app. Presets are okay, but you're gone to want to change them and explore the sounds. This guitar has a zero fret which means the first fret action is amazingly low without fiddling with cutting the nut. This is the first guitar I've owned that didn't need the nut filed. It gets loud too with the built in amp, effects, and speaker. It's so convenient to just pick this up and jam with no cables and amp to mess with. The whammy is super sensitive and bends down and up. Neck is super solid. I own over 20 electric guitars and this is the one I reach for now.

Decent practice guitar. I have this sitting by my chair so that I can pick it up when I have time. The built in speaker makes it nice to play without an amplifier or headphones being required. I have plugged this into an amp and sounds nice however I haven't verified that the built in FX carry through. It does have a headphone jack if needed. The built in FX are nice but not perfect. Good enough for a beginner or for anyone practicing. Tuninig and intonation seem to be above average. It is rechargeable and so far the battery seems to last for a session but I haven't tested the limits. The soft case provides good padding. After playing it for a while I have noticed a small random popping in the onboard speaker. Not enough to be concerned. This could be an even nicer player if you put decent strings on it, maybe locking tuners and possibly nicer pickups but I'm happy how it currently is setup. Not enough treble control in my opinion. Worth a look.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: The guitar appears to be good at the beginning when I started playing. After about one hour into playing, it started to buzz and would not stop. When playing in all overdrive modes, there is a constant and increasing buzzing/humming interference that does not stop until you place your hand over the strings. See my video. I contacted Enya troubleshooting and they told me to adjust the equalizer and noise levels in the app, which I did. When you do this, the overdrive no longer sounds like overdrive because the equalizer has to be turned low to stop the buzzing. I believe there is an interference between the overdrive signal and the built in speaker amp. I contact Enya 2 to 3 times by email and they kept telling me to preset to factory setting and also to change the equalizer. I told them that I did what they said, and it did not work but they reply the same thing over and over and no other solutions. I was disappointed because I thought it was cool guitar due to the built in amp but it didn’t work well. Since my last email to them, they didn’t bother to follow up to see if the guitar is working better or any other solution.

Got the guitar about 2 weeks now and I think I had enough time to write a good review about it. The Looks I had to wait 3 weeks to get the INSPIRE Gray model, it's on-board preset is DIY by Ozeilzinho, and it was well worth the long wait, the finish is beautifully done, gray tone with gold accent on the knots makes it so shine out in the led light the first night I jammed with my friends. Got so many compliments on this guitar's look. Of course, it's not the only reason for for one to purchase the guitar but the best has yet to come ... Playability: When I first pick it up and play around with it , I did not realize I just spend the whole hour, and I just noticed that the guitar is lighter than all of my other electric guitars and it does not have the "nosedive" issue as others guitar when you play it sitting down. The action is just right out of the box, I had to tune it up, but it is normal for guitar to be out of tune after shipping. The speaker is loud. I meant it is louder than any acoustic guitar, some reviewer here said that it's not loud enough but only when you compare it with other plugged-in guitar. I played with friend's Taylor acoustic guitar and obviously the Enya with 15W speaker is much much louder, I have to turn the volume halfway down. By the way it has 24 frets and fret zero with is all I can ask for. Tone: I download the app and connects to the guitar immediately, just to see how it work with the app but I think the onboard presets are nice for casual weekend party. It has 4 preset that allow me to play different music styles. and if you want more you can plug in to your favorite pedal for endless tones. Functionality I don't want to repeat what the website already listed about this guitar. I just want to mention that since the guitar has the built-in speaker that makes it so convenient for you to just pick it up and practice, no more plug in cable, turn on amp to be able to play. I have it on the stand and take it with me anywhere I go in the house so I can just pick it up and practice or jam with online backing track anytime. This is a big plug for me. Summary I am so glad I got this guitar; it looks and feel just like an electric guitar but with much better functionality and again much lighter. Unless I need to play some acoustic music, this Inspire smart guitar is my first choice (well, it just stands next to my side all the time :)). I practice more often and lots longer, by the way, the battery lasts a long time. I never run out of battery so far. I played with friend over the weekend, and it still have some juice in it. Overall, I am really happy with everything about this guitar. I also own an Enya X4 Pro and it also my favorite acoustic guitar

I was a little skeptical but hopeful this was really all the influencers claimed this guitar to be. I'm not disappointed. I have a few professional (pricey) guitars, but the last few years I've really been into quality affordable gear. Some of it is good, some not so good. This is really good. The material and workmanship of the Enya is top notch. I like this carbon fiber composite material of which it is built, silky smooth, just the right weight and the tone... as good as any guitar I've played. Even without the builtin amp or plugged in, the guitar resonates quite well. You can hear and feel what you're playing quite well. I am a fan of the zero fret design, which in my experience works better at keeping the guitar in tune than most traditional plastic or bone nuts (unless the nut has been finely honed and crafted by a luthier or good guitar tech). The tuners are quality tuners. The truss rod adjustment, so much easier to adjust at the body than the neck and super easy with the tools provided. And this innovative tremolo/vibrato/whammy bar spring tension adjustment is brilliant! If you need to go lighter or heavier with your string gauge, this spring adjustment makes it so convenient to dial in the trem again. The builtin amp is solid with plenty of thump. The cleans all the way to the high gains are good. If you want some feedback, it'll sing, beyond fun since the speaker is in the body, but very controllable. The app is a little finicky (I've only tried iOS version) but it'll let you try new sounds, add effects and assign up to four patches on the guitar. This is a great practice and learning tool as well. But even without all the fancy "smart" builtin features, this is guitar worth the price for learning, practice, recording or live performance. It seems really durable and unaffected by humidity and temperature and seems to be something that'll give years of service. Finally I sent a question about the guitar and customer service was prompt and friendly. It looks like Enya will be a well recognized name in the guitar and music world.

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Magnifique design, très bien emballée, housse suffisante cela aurai été bien en peu plus rigide et rembourré. Guitare sur batterie, Bluetooth pour l'application mobile, très agréable à jouer, manche confortable, un peu lourde mais c'est normal avec le système intégré (haut-parleur, batterie, etc..). Très belle sonorité, les effets de sons pré-réglés sont nickels. C'est parfait pour s'entrainer à la maison sans s'encombrer d'ampli, pédales effets, etc.. sans déranger non plus les voisins. L'application est agréable, on peut modifier les sons, sauvegarder les paramètres, il y a plein de morceaux de musique connues pour s'entrainer.. Pas testé les Fonctions pédagogiques : Cours intégrés etc.., gratuit la première année, mais à priori payant par la suite. Rien à dire bon investissement pour un prix plus qu'accessible bourré de technologie innovante. A tester avec le pédalier vendu séparément.

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Habe viele Rezessionen geschaut und endlich bestellt. Wirklich ein Top Gerät für zu Hause zum Üben mit tollem 20W Speaker. Auch mit der App klappt es hervorragend, auch wenn ich mir ein wenig mehr Voreinstellungen gewünscht hätte. Zuweilen gibt es Rückkopplungen, wenn man den in der App vorhandenen Equalizer überdreht aber alles in allem...Supergitarre zu kleinem Preis für zu Hause. Auch top mit Anschluss über Verstärker...klare Kaufempfehlung

ギター歴は10年以上、機材も一通り使ってきましたが、この Enya Inspire はいい意味で想像を裏切られました。 「エレキを弾きたい」と思った瞬間に、ほぼ準備ゼロで弾き始められる点が最大の魅力です。 まず手軽さが圧倒的。 15Wの内蔵スピーカーは十分な音量と鳴りがあり、アンプやエフェクターを繋ぐ必要がありません。 思いついたときにすぐ手に取って弾けるのは、従来のエレキにはない体験だと思います。 音色面も実用的。 20種類のプリセットは決しておまけではなく、クリーンからオーバードライブ／ディストーションまで、基礎音色がしっかりしています。 日常練習や作曲のアイデア出し、ちょっと弾きたいときにはこれで十分です。 素材面での安心感も大きい。 カーボンファイバー複合ボディなので、温湿度変化を気にせず扱えます。 置き場所に神経質にならなくていいのは、想像以上に快適でした。 総合評価 メインギターの代わりになるわけではありませんが、 常に手の届く場所に置いておける練習用・サブギターとして完成度が高い一本です。 機材の接続に疲れて、「純粋に弾く時間」を増やしたい方にはとてもおすすめできます。