Nova U Concert Ukulele 23” Carbon Fiber – Waterproof Travel Ukulele for Beginners & Adult, Lightweight Durable Body with Beginner Kit (Case, Strap, Capo, Strings)

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!

As someone who's been playing the ukulele for many years I'm highly impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of this uke. I bought it in pink and it is truly outstanding. The sound is vibrant, the action isn't too high, the tuning pegs stay in place throughout a session, the sound hole design is peak, and the material is wonderful! It's not a cheap plastic so it doesn't muffle the sound at all. This uke is also very lightweight and comes with a hard case for easy transport and storage. All around beautiful instrument and fun to play! I'd highly recommend! You can't beat a quality instrument at such an affordable price!

I seriously love this ukulele! I’m new to the uke but have experience with acoustic guitar, and I was honestly surprised by how easy it was to tune — zero hassle. The moment I unboxed it, I was blown away by the quality. It totally exceeded my expectations. This thing is straight-up badass!!!! Everything — from the uke itself to the accessories — feels super high-quality right out of the box. The packaging was secure and protective, and the sleek black finish? Total rockstar energy. The padded case is soft, snug, and a great touch if you’re taking it on the go. But let’s talk sound — it’s seriously impressive. The tone is cozy, full and clear, with a nice resonance that’s surprising for something in this price range. It projects well without sounding harsh + it holds tuning like a champ. It also feels great to play — no finger pain, which is a huge plus for beginners. The included app with tuning help and lessons is also super user-friendly, especially if you're just starting out. If you're on the fence — don’t be. Whether you're a beginner or just adding to your collection, this ukulele delivers on all fronts. I'm honestly blown away.

I really enjoy this great little back up and travel ukulele! I bought this ukulele because I wanted an uke that was tough enough to travel with, rain & waterproof enough to take camping, came with strap buttons built in, had a good reputation for sound quality, and priced reasonably enough that I wouldn't be afraid to take it out of the house. This one fit the bill perfectly! The Pros: It's tough and waterproof It has a great bright sound and sounds great for chords and doing slides. I like the strings (in general), which is a lot to say coming from a string junkie like myself!) It stays in tune well It has 13 frets to the nut and a cutaway on the opposite side to get even deeper for those who like to play up the neck. It has strap buttons It is priced well The case is slim, looks great, has a shoulder strap, and is pretty firm The cons: The only real con is that I prefer a 29mm space from the G to the A string at the nut for "my" comfort. I believe this is a 25mm width between those strings which makes some chord shapes less comfortable for my average size hands (eg. hammer-on maneuvers with a D-chord). If the nut wasn't molded into the fret board, I would have replaced it, but that is not an option in this uke. Minor stuff: It's not as good at "hammer-ons" (seems to deaden the sound fast) The action seems a tad high to me, which I plan to lower by sanding the saddle The "open" E-string is a little dull, but works wonderfully in chords The case doesn't have any pocket for picks, strings, tuner batteries, etc. The color options for men could use a little revamping. (eg. How about some clear acrylic, gloss, dark blue, offset racing stripes running down the black uke? Yes, please! ;) ) As a bonus it comes with spare strings, a capo, and a strap. Also, because it's tougher than laminated wood, I added a stick on piezo pick-up which allows me to hook up to my Black Star travel amplifier. (I've read many people post stick-on pick-ups have damaged their laminated wood finishes - so I'm glad it doesn't have a laminated finish) So yes, if the strings were spaced a bit better or the nut was replaceable, I would have given this uke 5 stars rating without hesitation for the price. It will definitely be going camping and seeing some beach time with me this summer. I would definitely buy this uke again and recommend it to a friend. Hope this helps you. Happy uking!

My daughter wanted a ukulele for Christmas I found the Enya soprano and concert ukulele. I watched some online reviews and read some reviews here too and decided to try it. They looked cool a bit rock and roll. I bought the soprano for her and concert for me. I only have guitars and for teaching I figured it would be better if I had the same instrument as her so she could watch my hands while learning since the chords are different. Best decision ever. They are beautiful and hardy instruments. The case the concert comes in is a “softish” hard shell case. The soprano has a soft case but has a zipper for extra strings or something small that the case for the concert does not. As a reminder, if you are not already a string player, you will need to tune a new instrument often during an initial breaking in period. The more you play and tune the instruments the better they will hold a tune in the long run. Nylon strings take a little longer to break in than regular guitar strings. It’s been a week now with daily playing and tuning and the strings are almost broken in. Overall both instruments sound fantastic and feel great under my fingers. My 8 year old is having a blast looking cool and playing songs. She said it looks “rock and roll” I was worried about the all black frets for my daughter but she has taken to them just fine and it’s not been a problem. I’m also glad I went with the Enya since they are not wood and the polycarbonate will do great on camping trips in all weather. TLDR: music teacher approved, they look beautiful and sound great. Case and strap are perfect. And I highly recommend the book that is in my picture if you Have younger kids. I found the book on Amazon.

Enya did it again! This tenor ukulele has a clear, clean sound. The metal frets are nice and smooth, usually seen only on high end instruments. This is a great beginner ukulele that can handle some roughness and accidents. It comes with additional strings (nice!) and a good case. Price point wont break the bank. Check the internet for other reviews and you'll see that this is a pretty good starting ukulele.

Hello. Long time Scouter and here. In 2023 I was a part of a crew that headed down to Florida Seabase and we spent several days on Big Munson Island. While prepping for the trek, my wife shared a link with me to this Ukulele. I love music. Several of my crew members love music. I won't pretend to be the best at playing the Uke, but I like music and I can hold my own. This uke is tough! While we canoed to Big Munson island it sat at my feet and I barely noticed it. Every morning after waking up, I would walk out to the picnic table I left it on, upend it, and dump out any rain water that had collected in it. It held its tune fairly well and the tuners continued to function throughout the adventure. The only noticeable wear on it is the corrosion around the tuning pegs due to the exposure to sea water. It still tunes though. At the end of the adventure is when it got it's first branding. A tradition at scout camps is branding of images or initials to signify the completion of the adventure. The Carbon Fiber body is fairly resilient and has stood up to many such brandings without changing tone quality or getting in the way of strumming. Over the next year, I became known in the scout community as "that guy with the ukulele". It went with me on monthly camping trips, summer camp, training weekends, and even a 18 mile camping hike in Savage Gulf Tennessee. I just strapped it to the hiking backpack and didn't even notice the weight change. During all that time it accidentally banged up against trees, picnic tables, and whatever else my clumsiness may have had it collide with. This past week my wife and I took 9 other individual scouts on a trip to Northern Tier Atikokan and completed 50+ miles of canoeing and camping in the Canadian Crown lands. Just like with Sea Base, the uke found its way into the canoe and rode with me wherever I went. During portages, I rigged a carabiner to it so it could hang from my life jacket while I carried my share of the load over the trails. It still tunes. It still sounds great. It is always fun to see scouts, counselors, or other passersby on the trails light up when they see the uke out. I guess I can't say enough good things about this. Thank you for making a quality product.

Love it! Great price, sound, low action, nice little case comes with it. Perfect travel uke. Also shipping was super fast!