Enya X4 PRO Carbon Fiber Acoustic Electric Guitar, 41-Inch Full Size Cutaway Design, AcousticPlus Pickup System with Built-in Effects & Tuner, Includes Deluxe Hard Case, Leather Strap, Cable

I'll admit I was skeptical that a carbon fiber acoustic without a single piece of wood in the body would end up sounding like a sterile, plastic-like toy. Well, I wrong. The Enya X4 Pro isn't a gimmick; it's a revelation. This guitar is a complete game-changer and has quickly become my go-to instrument for everything from campfire sessions (projects like a dreadnaught in a GA body) to serious practice.The sound has a Tone so rich, you won't miss the Wood (tone wood joke).From the first strum, the X4 Pro delivers a full, resonant, and balanced sound that rivals instruments two to three times its price. The 95% purity carbon fiber top produces an incredibly rich and vibrant tone that is anything but synthetic. The bass is deep and articulate, the mids are warm and full, and the highs sparkle with a brilliant clarity. Playing an open chord feels like a massive, resonating wave of sound is being unleashed. Enya's "elevated neck" design and offset soundhole likely contribute to this impressive projection and tonal quality. In short, it sounds amazing, and you'll find yourself forgetting it's not wood or simply not caring.The Effects: Built-In Magic for Amp-Free Playing with the Acoustic Plus pickup system, the X4 Pro's "secret weapon" which truly sets it apart. Having high-quality reverb, chorus, and delay effects built directly into the guitar is an absolute luxury. The real genius, though, is that the effects work acoustically without plugging into an amp. This feature alone has completely changed how and where I practice. Adding a touch of reverb or a hint of chorus in a quiet room makes the experience more immersive and inspiring.The integrated microphone also picks up percussive elements for fingerstyle players, adding another layer to the already fantastic sound. The one caveat is the onboard speaker isn't very loud, so if you plan on gigging larger venues than a coffee house, plan on plugging into an amp for the effects to reach the crowd.Beyond the sound, the benefits of carbon fiber are undeniable. I no longer have to worry about temperature and humidity changes warping my guitar, which makes living in Michigan more bearable. The neck is comfortable, the action is perfect out of the box, and it simply stays in tune in fluctuating temps better than any wood guitar I've owned.The Enya X4 Pro is more than a guitar; it's an innovation. It delivers a superior acoustic experience with mind-blowing built-in effects, all wrapped in a durable, consistent, and beautiful package. If you're looking for a guitar that pushes the boundaries of what's possible while being portable enough to throw in the car for the weekend getaway and stay well under $800, this is the best option on the market. An absolute steal for the money.

This is a great guitar with a unique/characteristic and wonderful sound in pure acoustic without any effects - it’s surprising really. It’s not a wood guitar, but it will add wonderful depth and a different sound to your guitarsenal. The effects are not as “wow” as some would have you believe. It’s not a shredder. That said, it makes me write and play in a different way. In other words, it gets me out of my familiar and lazy comfort zone and into trying new things. I think guitars are a personal choice and you just find one that fits. I have a cheaper $200 guitar that I would not trade for a $3000 Martin. It is my own “Trigger.” This Enya guitar may not be a soul mate. It is, however, a very high quality technically excellent instrument; more of a predictable quality tool than something organic with a soul. That is actually a good thing, I suspect every one of these will sound very similar and very good. I recommend it. Wonderful bang for the buck.

I met a guy who had two Emerald carbon fiber acoustics and I was blown away. First by the sound and then by the price. So I started my research and came across the Enya X4 pro. I'm not a fan of the gold hardware and the offset sound hole. So I was very happy to see they make the X3 pro and I snapped one up the X3 has the same electronics as the Nova Go but is full sized and sounds better "unplugged". The front is the traditional carbon fiber weave look that we've all seen on racecar hoods and spoilers. The back and sides appear to be glass reinforced plastic. It is matte and looks very clean. I like the rounded edges around the back. It makes it more comfortable to play. Out of the box, the X3 pro is heavier than you expect an acoustic to be. I presume that's due to the actuator and battery inside the body. The electronics work well, but mine seemed quieter than I would have liked. I discovered in the app that you can adjust the output level of the signal, but when you crank it up, the guitar becomes very buzzy and maybe even a little distorted. Once you find the sweet spot though, it sounds acceptable. I have the acoustic setting (green) dialed so that it only has some compression. I want at least one of the presets to be as close to true as possible. I have plans to verify that there aren't any loose plastic parts rattling on the inside of the guitar when I make the first string change. On that note; I usually change the stock strings on every guitar I buy on day one, but these sound good, so I left them. I think I read somewhere that the x3's comes with D'Addarios on them.Out of the box, the guitar played horribly. The action was ridiculous and I spent an hour that first day adjusting the truss rod. Then a couple of tweaks the next day and it played like a different guitar. After I got the truss rod where I thought it was perfect, I trimmed the saddle down about 1mm. I don't recommend doing that if you don't have experience with it. The truss rod adjustment alone was enough, but I'm pretty picky about my setup. You should take any new guitar to a luthier for adjusting as the techs at the factory have to do so may that they don't have time (or patience) to make every one perfect. The neck is the same matte black glass reinforced plastic at the back and sides and plays smoothly without being sticky. I wonder if it's going to start to polish where I play the most like my wood guitars have. Time will tell.All in all, this guitar is really good. I didn't buy it for the effects, I bought it for it durability and price. For anyone who can't, or won't, pay the painful prices for the bigger named guitars this one will work just fine. I give it four stars because of the rattle at high output levels. You would think that the manufacturer would plan for that. However, it has a bright ringy tone that wooden guitars don't have. As such, it's a welcome addition to my collection. And it will stand up to outdoor use and travel better than the wooden guitars will. I often go from places with high humidity to low humidity with widely varied temperatures and I've always worried about my wood guitars in those situations. I don't have to worry with this one. If you're looking to tryout a CFRP guitar and you don't want to break the bank, this is probably the guitar for you. Happy picking.