I've had this for about a year now and, though I have several much more expensive ukuleles (in fact I have none cheaper), it is usually my first choice to pick up and play. The sound is absolutely lovely - clear, distinct, precise, with an unexpected gently reverberant woodiness. It's not the loudest ukulele ever made but, given the incredibly compact dimensions, it is a lot louder than you would expect, it gives more than enough volume to be clearly heard when played alongside my unusually loud voice, and it is a positive boon to be able to play it quietly when staying in hotel rooms or when the grandkids get hold of it. It is extremely robust, and virtually immune to weather. Tuning is accurate, smooth, and precise. The action is very good: it remains completely playable right up to the cutaway. It even comes with a decent functional case and most of the accessories you are likely to need, albeit not top quality stuff. Excellent deals on Enya products seem to come round about once every month or two, I have noticed: it might be worth waiting until the usual 5% or similar discount flips to something more substantial unless you are in a hurry. I paid less than $50, including tax. You'd probably need to spent at least 4 times that much for a conventional wooden instrument of a similar standard, and you'd really need to shop around to find it.I originally got it for travel, not wanting to risk damage to what I erroneously expected then to be my nicer ukuleles. I wanted something cheap and tough that I would not feel too upset about if it broke or got lost, that allowed me to travel light with only carry-on. This fits the bill to a tee. Without its case it fits (just, bottom rear to top front corner to corner) in my 21" 40l carry-on bag (your mileage may vary - mine's a 2 wheeler but, if you have a standard 4-wheel spinner, then it might not fit) . And, because it is so strong and the fit is so tight, it adds useful additional rigidity to the partly soft-sided bag.It has now travelled tens of thousands of kilometres with me, including in several holds, on crowded trains, thrown into a bicycle pannier (many times), stuffed in a small rucksack from which it was twice dropped onto hard concrete, and has been dragged up and down my house in the sticky hands of a very boisterous 1-year-old. It still looks and plays like nearly new. If it ever does get badly damaged or lost, I would get another without hesitation and, because these things are so consistently made, I would be confident it would sound and play the sameThe only thing that would make it more perfect would be a pickup. Enya do make great little electric versions of this range but the only ones I have come across are much bigger sopranos, and it does not lend itself to home-electrification except by sticking something to the body, which I have done occasionally and that works well enough but is really ugly and a bit fragile. The plastic body means I don't worry about peeling the sticky tape off afterwards - it damages nothing and leaves no residue.I have since bought two Enya guitars, and am just as happy with those. It's an impressively innovative company that understands the needs of both music and musicians, providing superb quality instruments at excellent prices. I'll probably be among the first customers if they ever bring out a baritone or bass version of the Nova U.

Good for beginners

My ukulele group has been playing some outside gigs which exposes us to things like cold weather, rain, etc. I bought a real cheap Chinese ukulele for these events because I did not want to expose my expensive koa ukulele to these environments. I am not happy with this uke although it was served its purpose. I decided to look into other options and found this carbon fiber uke from Enya. I have had past exposure to Enya products and they always seemed to be pretty decent. Plus, with the holiday deal, I couldn't pass up on the price. When I received it, I was pleasantly surprised. the quality of the instrument is quite good. I tuned it up and played it and shockingly it sounds as good as many high end ukuleles I have played in the past. It also comes with a fairly decent case. I would highly recommend this instrument to someone looking for an affordable, good sounding instrument. It is perfect for a beginner and you will not grow out of it quickly.

Very easy to play and has a good sound

Está muy bien hecho, es pequeño si, pero no imposible de tocar, te acostumbras y es mi primera vez aprendiendo a tocarlo y el tamaño se me hizo muy bien para ayudarme a algunos acordes que son incómodos, el sonido es bueno y el material también, incluye la correa, unas cuerdas extra y la funda, por el precio fue una buena compra.

I really enjoy playing my soprano. I have one concert n one soprano. They sound good, stay in tune and very economical. Highly recommend for all level players.

It has been the biggest surprise that many people have found love with the Enya Concert Travel Ukulele a.k.a. the Nova U, a carbon fiber ukulele.For one, where many travel ukulele are soprano, Enya released a travel ukulele available in numerous colors but also, extra swag, gig bag and a marketing campaign which has many of the top ukulele YouTubers showcasing it on their channel.Now, as one who is learning to play ukulele, the idea of a travel concert ukulele is quite exciting.So, let’s begin with talking about Enya, the first thing one may see is the logo and its similarities to the singer enya. The type-face is totally different and there is no relation to the singer.Enya is based in China and while many ukulele’s from major brands are made in China, and known as Enya music, unlike other Chinese brands, this company is about quality, affordability and also making sure those who are wanting to learn the ukulele, you get treated with a lot of cool swag and a gig bag but most importantly, the company is known for listening to its customers and improving their product.The company includes with the travel uke and gig bag, a strap, a capo and backup fluorocarbon strings. A tuner is not included.And I know some people may look at the front and think this ukulele will be difficult to tune because of the Enya logo on the front. But this is not the case, because there is a sound hole, but it’s located on the side of the body.The version I got was black is made of 30% carbon fiber & polycarbonate.The finish is Satin but I will have to say, and it’s something I expected before I ordered this (that’s why I went back and forth of going black or white), but I love black too much and it’s a travel guitar, I expect to get fingerprints on this travel uke.The size is 23″ concert, which is the next step up in size after a soprano and before a tenor. The strings are Enya Fluorocarbon.I absolutely love the gold tuners on black. Oh, and it’s important to emphasize that these tuners kept their tune and probably had to adjust the tuners every half hour or so, as opposed to several minutes like some inexpensive ukes from China.One thing you’ll notice with those playing black Enya Concert Travel Ukulele Nova U – 23’’ Carbon Fiber are the fingerprints. So, if you can’t stand to see fingerprints, black may not be for you.And as I was playing the Enya Concert Travel Ukulele Nova U – 23’’ Carbon Fiber, I was impressed with it. Not just with the sound, how it retained its tuned sound, but also overall presentation from Enya and what it comes with.It’s actually quite awesome and while the sound is different from a wooden ukulele, not by a whole lot. The Nova U sounds absolutely awesome!In fact, you can see a few cool YouTubers performing with it:It’s important to note that Enya also offers a pickup, a DOUBLE AcousticPlus which is about double the price for those who want an electric version of this travel concert ukulele.Note: An Enya Concert Ukulele Nova U is under $90 US.So, for the most part, this is an awesome travel uke! I absolutely love it!But there would be a few things that would have made it perfect…Colored Frets – The Nova U needs colored frets, not all black. You can feel it, but you can’t really see them unless you are in the light.Fret Dots – For beginners, having fret dots on the side for beginners. Great to see Fret Markers on the Fret Board, but this would be popular for schools because the uke is durable, but if it had the fret dots, I can see these being purchased by music teachers for their classes.Tuner – Enya offers a tuner for many of their products, but not the Nova U. In fact, I think the set would benefit with the tuner more than the capo itself.But overall, this is an fantastic travel concert ukulele from Enya. If you are in the market for a travel ukulele or a uke to keep in the car or to play at home, definitely give the Enya Concert Ukulele Nova U 23’’ Carbon Fiber Travel Ukulele a try!

I have been playing ukulele for about 4 years and guitar/bass for about 25 and have aqcuired a what I would consider a stable of instruments in that time span. Specifically speaking ukulele tho, I have two Martin sopranos that I love and an A/E Kala tenor, also great. A few months ago I wanted to fill the size void in my ukes with a concert scale. I had my eyes on a travel/thin line uke by a well known company and after finding one from a reputable dealer I purchased it. It arrived and it sounded just ok. Nothing spectacular. I was looking for new strings for it when I stumbled upon a YouTube review of the Enya Nova uke. I had seen it when it was announced at the NAMM Show but honestly I disregarded it since I wasn't in the market for a "plastic" uke (my son has 3 Waterman's) and I didn't care for the body shape. But, after going down the review rabbit hole, I figured I had nothing to lose considering the price and could return it since I was purchasing with Prime. I did consider the Acoustic Plus version but after just buying the travel uke I shouldn't push it. It arrived quickly and I was immediatly amazed. The first thing that struck me was the feel of the neck. The slight radius fretboard is where it's at. I had no idea how much easier it makes bar chords but I am a believer now. The action was perfect. Lower than anything I've played before but magically it doesn't flatten out or get muddy when you dig in. It chuks and clicks when played percussively with ease. The sound is very unique. I've heard it described as harp-like and I'd say that nails it. It sounds like no other ukulele and that's a good thing. The strings are low tension, which I thought I'd immediately switch to my favorite florocarbon, but I don't want to mess up it's current mojo so I'll be sticking with the stock strings. Thankfully a second set of strings were included. The feel of material of the uke is premium, in no way plastic feeling or sounding. The body contour feels great, smooth with no seams or gaps. I typically hate geared tuners, and will not accept them at all on a soprano, but these are as least obnoxious as they can be. Oh yeah, the case. Never saw one like it before but it's very nice. Nicer than most gig bags. I was also really impressed wih the quality of the strap. It's the perfect width and material. After spending a few days with my Nova U there was no going back to my new travel uke that cost three times more so I plan on finding a new home for it. If I lost this Nova uke or had to do it all over again, I'd get the Acoustic Plus version. I'm so impressed with Enya that I plan on stepping it up to their new Feather ukuele after I part with another guitar or two. If this is the quality and thought that is put into their low-end ukes I can only imagine what a dream their Feather is to play. If you're on the fence about this uke, don't be. It really is THAT good.