Enya Acoustic-Electric Guitar X3 Pro Mini Carbon Fiber Travel Guitar - 36" 3/4 Size with Built-in Effects & Wireless Speaker, Includes Gig Bag & Cables - Ideal for Professional & Stage Performance

Had to try it! I have had the Enya X4 pro for a while and it proved playable out the box. So with that in mind, I jumped on the X3 pro and it was the same absolutely playable out the box ! These guitars are cool and stay in tune. Just like any guitar for it to fit your style and feel . The x4 took a bit more work to set up , nothing major adjusted truss rod and set action. Low E String 7/64" at last fret and high E string 5/64" put new strings D'Addario light 12-53 . Done this for both. The x3pro neck perfect no adjustment. this seams to work for me . ALWAYS do a set up on a new instrument to you ,it will be a joy to play instead of not pleasing. I do recommend get it if you are thinking on it. Wont break the bank and ain't got to be scared to have it in the car. Holds tune well. Every thing about it is fun and cool electrics and all , try one have fun. The guitar was all good no damage to box or anything. TWO thumbs up!!

Part 1: It took me about nine months to buy this guitar. I read all of the reviews and researched carbon fiber guitars in general. . I had never played a carbon fiber guitar and was uncertain about potential sound quality and high-action playability. I finally took the plunge about two weeks ago when the electronics on my existing guitar conked out. I am very happy that I did. From the moment I opened the box I was impressed by the hard guitar case. It is awesome and looks great. Then I opened the guitar case and, honestly, I was absolutely floored just how beautiful this guitar is. Every part of it is amazing. I like that it is light weight at just about 11 pounds. For me, the action was actually perfect, so I basically played it right out of the box without the need for special setup. The sound is full, rich, crystal clear and much better than any of my other traditional guitars. And that is saying a lot. I was very skeptical at first but I am now converted. 😊 The guitar does come with some general instructions, but they are written with very poor English grammar, so they weren’t very helpful. I will update this review in a few months once I have gotten more acquainted with the instrument and the various effects it has. For now, however, I give this guitar a thumbs “way” up.

And I do even more now after having this professionally setup!A brief story about how this came to be my greatest Amazon impulse purchase ever: One night, I fell asleep while watching television on my couch. My girlfriend woke me and told me to head up to bed, which I did. After two small flights of steps, I couldn't fall back asleep – so I did what probably many guitarists do in the same situation... watch guitar gear review videos.One of my favorite reviewers is based in Canada and the thumbnail image was him holding this guitar with the title something along the lines of "This affordable carbon fiber guitar sounds surprisingly good." I first became intrigued with carbon fiber guitars over 10 or so years ago when manufacturers began slowly introducing them to the market. There was one in particular by a startup in Vermont sporting a headless design and a daisy chain for backpacking. And it looked... unusual. Then there was a promo video showing hikers with this strapped to their backpacks without it being in a case. And in another scene, one of the hikers dunked it in a lake – for what reason I have no idea. (And in another scene, there was a view from the back of a topless woman jumping in the same lake. Certainly they tried appealing to as many senses as possible, but ultimately the point was to associate it with portability, imperviousness, and good times.)Anyway, back to *this* review video."DB" from Canada did an excellent job highlighting that you get much more than the guitar. You get a fantastic hardshell case, a strap, an instrument cable, Allen wrench, strung with Elixir strings and even backstraps for the case – I really enjoy that last part!Then there was the emphasis on construction. Thus far, this guitar not only checked all the boxes... it checked more than were available. And the moment of truth – the tones. "DB" had this connected to a DI, and it sounded balanced, bright, and with great articulation. To me, it was very appealing. But he made one mistake – he claimed the guitar needed to be connected to an amp or mixing console for the effects. That's actually not the case.Then he announced the price...At that point, my eyes bulged out of my head and I sat up. I was no longer tired. I checked out two more review videos – both very well done and all three reviews were universal in their acclaim. One highlighted the onboard effects and demonstrated that an amp or mixing console *isn't* needed to incorporate the onboard chorus, delay, and reverb.From there, I went to Amazon. Indeed, the list price was $699 – but at the time, there was also a 10% coupon and I applied for the Amazon Visa which gave me an additional $60 off. The only frustrating part? I ordered this on the Sunday before July 4 here in the states (on a Tuesday) so I had to wait until Wednesday. That's torture for a guitarist! But hey, it was my own fault.The day of her arrival – the guitar and everything was very neatly and securely packed. The case exceeded my expectations; it's easily the best guitar case I've ever received as part of a package with a new guitar. After the unveiling, I did a few obligatory chord strums and riffs. The projection and brightness were very surprising. The size and weight are ideal for me, and the construction is truly something to be admired.I then utilized the onboard effects without plugging in. They are subtle, but noticeable, and sound very pleasing and adding a dimension to the tone. About the subtleness, I pointed out it a few days later to the drummer in my band, and when demonstrating he had a very surprised and impressed reaction. Right away he said he could definitely hear the reverb and was amazed an amp or outboard effects weren't needed.Finally I plugged this into my PA. I didn't need to add any effects from the mixer, except making use of the EQ and the mixer's compression. It took me very little time to dial in a great sounding tone. But it was here I experienced my first slight disappointment: the onboard delay is a bit overwhelming plugged in and there's no way to adjust the level. But that didn't sour me at all. The volume level is very helpful not only for setting but to bring up during solos in a duo or band setting. There is also a "Mic" level which utilizes an internal microphone to amplify the natural sound of the guitar and mix with the piezo pickup. In a live setting, I do notice the changes but not very much. An onboard tuner is also present and very easy to use and read. Best of all – rechargable lithium-ion battery for operation.A few days later, I noticed something that stood out more and more. When I strummed an F# major barre chord, I would notice a buzz/vibration within the tone. Strangely, it didn't happen with an F# minor – it was only when adding the major third. It also would variably occur with other chords, but not for an extended period. But here's where it's even more peculiar: no other player could hear it when I tried demonstrating it. At most, my girlfriend did but she mentioned that she wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't pointed it out. To me, it was getting to be like John Bonham's squeaky bass drum pedal in "Since I've Been Loving You" – louder each time it's heard. Admittedly, at this point I was considering pursuing an exchange or even sending it back... but I loved everything else about this guitar so much I didn't want to.Thankfully, fate intervened. One evening, I performed a gig and a multi-instrumentalist friend of mine was on bass guitar. At the end of the gig, I was telling him all about this and mentioned my frustration. Right away he said to me, "Well you know, I've been a guitar tech for 25 years! I'll take a look at it for you." The fact it was carbon fiber wasn't a deterrent.Two days later, I brought it over to him... and he couldn't hear the buzz/vibration! But he did point out that the low 'E' string was a bit high and suggested the action could probably come down a bit. The latter part is purely subjective though; many acoustic players prefer high action. He offered to lower it to electric guitar-like action and I agreed.Less than 24 hours later, he texted that it was done – and it plays like a dream now! My friend pointed out he played it to test out the adjustments he had made and mentioned "this is actually a really cool guitar". The buzz/vibration is now barely noticeable at best/worst to me. My girlfriend and I theorized the issue wasn't with the guitar... but our hearing. She has tubes in her ears and has had perforations in her eardrums. I do have some tinnitus from decades of electric guitar playing, concerts, and more.My 30 days on this aren't quite up yet... but I'm keeping it. Last year, I purchased an acoustic-electric made in Mexico model by one of the top two American guitar manufacturers. It's a model that's been a mover and shaker since it launched on the market – and I do love it. So do other players who've tried it out. The thing is... I think I really do like the Enya X4 Pro Mini even more. Two nights ago, I took both out with me to an acoustic duo gig. I played the Enya all night – it was just that comfortable and enjoyable. In addition to the setup, I put a set of .011 gauge Martin acoustic phosphor bronze strings on it and now it sounds warmer – but I did like the Elixirs that it came with. I can't wait to take this to more gigs, parties, and strumming on my porch at the end of the workday.Pros:– I think I pretty much covered them all here.– Carbon fiber construction may very well be a "set it and forget it" arrangement. Once you get the action to your liking, it's mostly likely not going anywhere regardless of climate and temperature changes.– The value of this guitar with its construction, playability, features, and everything else that's included is simply unbeatable.Cons:– As mentioned, the delay is overpowering in an acoustic amp or PA.– The print type and notches on the controls is a bit small, but then again there's not much space to work with.– The "Mic" level adjustment isn't as versatile as other acoustic-electric models I've tried/owned that have the same function.– The onboard tuner isn't the most accurate, but I imagine it's good enough for the vast majority of players who can use their ears in conjunction (myself included)What Would Be Nice To Have:– Stainless steel frets would make this an axe that would survive Armageddon and *possibly* Keith Richards. Thing is, I imagine the price point is just as much an attraction as everything else so adding those could take that away. On the other hand, a well-known international guitar manufacturer released a line of guitars (Y****a R*****r) which includes a carbon fiber reinforced neck and stainless steel frets – and the list price is only $100 more. So maybe it is do-able.Bottom Line:– I am truly thrilled that I bought this. And perhaps most importantly, I purchased this *with my own money*. I wasn't sent this by the manufacturer for promotional consideration, so everything I've written here is without any sort of inducement. This review is written for the benefit of other prospective purchasers in order for them to have an honest objective perspective.

I have been playing this guitar for several months and it has lived up to all expectations. I was unsure what to expect from the tone since I have never played a carbon fiber, but I am very happy with the sound. The built in effects are very easy to use and sound amazing. The built in speaker to play along with songs was not very useful. It is not loud enough to be heard well even on full volume. The neck is very smooth with no sharp fret ends or buzzing. Excellent price for a carbon fiber of this caliber.

First instrument came with bad electronics. After a few rounds with Enyas customer service they sent me another one. This one worked perfectly. Fun guitar to kick around with. When I change strings I may try and file the bridge down a little…the action is a little high on the upper frets.