Something of a momentary diversion today for Got A Ukulele. This comes with no written review because, well... because it's not a ukulele!
Over the last couple of years I have reviewed various models of ukulele from the Enya X1 series - the HPL body instruments. And despite them being a touch quiet, I was always impressed with the build quality, finish and tone. A lot of readers asked me to look at their X1 Guitar - and we managed to get something sorted with Enya.
I have no need to go into specs in detail, because if you have read my X1 ukulele reviews - these are identical - HPL body with the only wood existing in the braces and linings. Richlite bridge and fingerboard. Detatchable neck. Bag of goodies - you know the score - so this is basically the X1 Uke up to guitar scale, with 6 strings (D'Addario EXP strings at that - so not too shabby).
Any much like the ukes, the build is impeccably good. I cannot find a single thing wrong with it in build, finish, or even setup.
Even better news is it doesn't disappoint on tone. Sure, like the ukes it's on the quiet side for a guitar (but not overly so). The tone is not five star Gibson or Martin stuff, but then... here's the thing... It cost £200.
I'm really rather taken with it and it would make a superb
a) first guitar - because it's very playable and not a lot of money
b)kids guitar - ditto the above
c)knockabout / travellers guitar - because that HPL is extremely tough.
Very highly recommended!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TALixGbQWug
Over the last couple of years I have reviewed various models of ukulele from the Enya X1 series - the HPL body instruments. And despite them being a touch quiet, I was always impressed with the build quality, finish and tone. A lot of readers asked me to look at their X1 Guitar - and we managed to get something sorted with Enya.
I have no need to go into specs in detail, because if you have read my X1 ukulele reviews - these are identical - HPL body with the only wood existing in the braces and linings. Richlite bridge and fingerboard. Detatchable neck. Bag of goodies - you know the score - so this is basically the X1 Uke up to guitar scale, with 6 strings (D'Addario EXP strings at that - so not too shabby).
Any much like the ukes, the build is impeccably good. I cannot find a single thing wrong with it in build, finish, or even setup.
Even better news is it doesn't disappoint on tone. Sure, like the ukes it's on the quiet side for a guitar (but not overly so). The tone is not five star Gibson or Martin stuff, but then... here's the thing... It cost £200.
I'm really rather taken with it and it would make a superb
a) first guitar - because it's very playable and not a lot of money
b)kids guitar - ditto the above
c)knockabout / travellers guitar - because that HPL is extremely tough.
Very highly recommended!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TALixGbQWug