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product_id: 162302782
title: "Enya NOVA U 23-Inch Carbon Fiber Concert Travel Ukulele, Black | Waterproof Body, Resists Humidity, Heat and Cold, Lightweight 1.25 lb, for Adults and Beginners, Case, Strap, Capo, Strings"
brand: "enya"
price: "$257.76"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 23-inch concert size Ultra-light 1.25 lbs Waterproof carbon fiber body Enya NOVA U 23-Inch Carbon Fiber Concert Travel Ukulele, Black | Waterproof Body, Resists Humidity, Heat and Cold, Lightweight 1.25 lb, for Adults and Beginners, Case, Strap, Capo, Strings

**Brand:** enya
**Price:** $257.76
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Travel light, sound loud, play proud!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Enya NOVA U 23-Inch Carbon Fiber Concert Travel Ukulele, Black | Waterproof Body, Resists Humidity, Heat and Cold, Lightweight 1.25 lb, for Adults and Beginners, Case, Strap, Capo, Strings by enya
- **How much does it cost?** $257.76 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- enya enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted enya brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built for the Elements:** Premium carbon fiber resists humidity, heat & cold—your ultimate travel companion.
- • **Effortless Portability:** Slim, featherweight design means you carry your vibe, not the weight.
- • **Ready to Rock Anywhere:** Complete starter kit with case, strap, capo & extra strings—play out of the box!
- • **Stay in Tune, Stay in Flow:** High-quality gold tuners keep your uke perfectly tuned longer—less tuning, more jamming.
- • **Sound That Commands Attention:** Side sound hole boosts volume & resonance for a bright, clear tone that stands out.

## Overview

The Enya NOVA U 23-Inch Carbon Fiber Concert Ukulele is a sleek, ultra-durable travel instrument designed for beginners and pros alike. Crafted from waterproof carbon fiber composite, it delivers bright, resonant sound with a unique side sound hole for enhanced projection. Weighing just 1.25 lbs, it’s built to withstand any climate while staying perfectly in tune longer. This all-in-one kit includes a padded case, strap, capo, and extra fluorocarbon strings—making it the ultimate hassle-free ukulele for on-the-go creativity.

## Description

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Review: (4.5) Misses perfection as a travel ukelele, but still an awesome uke that I recommend! - 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!
Review: Great uke ignore the negative reviews - **2 month update** Been playing this little guy non stop the last two months. Yes, you do need to re tune even after breaking in the strings.. But it's a ukulele using basically fishing line for string. You're going to HAVE to re tune it. This is normal. At least with the dadario titanium strings. I haven't experimented with other types of strings. But I do know other folks that play Ukes, I'm told even with a $1000 uke, you'll be tuning it every time you pick it up. Nature of the beast. As far as the sound quality? Outstanding. I went to guitar center and played other ukuleles. Higher and lower dollar marks. Still would go with this one. And it looks badass. Sound is vibrant and projects very well. Wouldn't change anything. Still 5 stars. The case is great! Time for a review on this one... Ignore everyone complaining about not staying in tune. These are not metal wound guitar strings, you're going to have to check tune.. especially in the string stretch phase. Aside from that, this uke is absolutely perfect. The sound is outstanding, the action is low. Very much perfect. Grab the dadario tuner to clip on the end of it.. The Little circle one. Fits perfect, small and out of the way. I play almost daily and after the first couple days of string stretch I don't have to constantly tune it. But you'll have to re tune any uke due to the type strings they are. The sound quality on this uke tho is superb for the price. Punches way above it's price point, and with the body construction it's impervious to humidity and weather changes. Would def buy again.

## Features

- 【Perfect Beginner & Travel Ukulele - Ready to Play】 Designed for players of all levels, especially beginners. This complete starter kit comes with everything you need to begin your musical journey right out of the box. Its climate-resistant design ensures you can practice and play anywhere, anytime, without worry.
- 【Premium Carbon Fiber — Durable & Easy Care】 Made from high-tech carbon fiber composite, not wood. It’s waterproof, easy to clean, and won’t crack from humidity or temperature swings. A worry-free choice for travel, beach, or casual play.
- 【Bright, Clear Sound with Unique Design】 Produces a crisp, bright tone that projects beautifully. The side sound hole isn’t just for looks—it enhances volume and resonance for a fuller playing experience, whether practicing or performing.
- 【Super Lightweight & Stays in Tune】 Weighing only 1.25 lbs with a slim body, it’s effortless to carry. Combined with quality tuning gears, it holds its tune remarkably well, so you spend less time tuning and more time playing.
- 【Complete All-in-One Starter Kit】 Everything included: padded carrying case for protection, adjustable strap, capo, and extra set of strings. Backed by reliable customer support.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07WK18YMW |
| Back Material Type | Carbon Fiber |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,040 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) #18 in Ukulele Accessories |
| Body Material Type | Carbon Fiber Composite Polycarbonate |
| Brand | enya |
| Brand Name | enya |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,708 Reviews |
| Finish Type | matte paint |
| Included Components | Case, Strap, Capo, Strings, Beginner Kit |
| Instrument | Ukulele |
| Instrument Size | 23 inch |
| Item Dimensions | 23 x 22.5 x 1.8 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 23 x 22.5 x 1.8 inches |
| Manufacturer | ENYA Musical |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NOVA U BK |
| Model Name | Nova U |
| Model Number | Nova U-BK |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Set Name | Enya Nova U Concert Ukulele Beginner Kit |
| Size | 23 inch |
| Sound Profile | Bright Tone |
| String Material Type | Fluorocarbon strings |
| Top Material Type | Carbon Fiber |
| UPC | 768894447690 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Carbon Fiber
- **Brand:** enya
- **Color:** Black
- **Finish Type:** matte paint
- **Instrument:** Ukulele
- **Item Weight:** 1.3 pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 23 x 22.5 x 1.8 inches
- **Size:** 23 inch
- **String Material Type:** Fluorocarbon strings
- **Top Material Type:** Carbon Fiber

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I modify the saddle to lower the action or is it glued in place?**
A: On the soprano I received, the saddle is molded as part of the bridge.  Sanding from the top will modify the compensation, plus it is radiused.  On the one I received, the action at the 12th fret on the 4th string was about 3.25mm, or over .12" according to my string action ruler.  The first string was slightly higher.  I'll write a review under the title "sharp"

**Q: does it have a radius neck like the cherry blossom one?**
A: Yes, the nova ukulele has a radius neck like the cherry blossom, thanks for your question.

**Q: Is the color is more like a tiffany blue or baby blue?**
A: it is more like a tiffany blue

**Q: Will you be carrying the nova u flower ukulele anytime soon?  i see it pictured in the group photo**
A: It’s finally available on Amazon but on a different listing page. Just search for “enya nova flower” and it will come up. (I’ve been looking for it myself.)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5) Misses perfection as a travel ukelele, but still an awesome uke that I recommend!
*by K***Y on July 4, 2020*

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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great uke ignore the negative reviews
*by R***Y on May 24, 2026*

**2 month update** Been playing this little guy non stop the last two months. Yes, you do need to re tune even after breaking in the strings.. But it's a ukulele using basically fishing line for string. You're going to HAVE to re tune it. This is normal. At least with the dadario titanium strings. I haven't experimented with other types of strings. But I do know other folks that play Ukes, I'm told even with a $1000 uke, you'll be tuning it every time you pick it up. Nature of the beast. As far as the sound quality? Outstanding. I went to guitar center and played other ukuleles. Higher and lower dollar marks. Still would go with this one. And it looks badass. Sound is vibrant and projects very well. Wouldn't change anything. Still 5 stars. The case is great! Time for a review on this one... Ignore everyone complaining about not staying in tune. These are not metal wound guitar strings, you're going to have to check tune.. especially in the string stretch phase. Aside from that, this uke is absolutely perfect. The sound is outstanding, the action is low. Very much perfect. Grab the dadario tuner to clip on the end of it.. The Little circle one. Fits perfect, small and out of the way. I play almost daily and after the first couple days of string stretch I don't have to constantly tune it. But you'll have to re tune any uke due to the type strings they are. The sound quality on this uke tho is superb for the price. Punches way above it's price point, and with the body construction it's impervious to humidity and weather changes. Would def buy again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great instrument for a great value. Very impressed.
*by V***E on July 21, 2026*

I had lower expectations because of the price. I have a Martin that sounds great. This one is solid. A must have. Sounds awesome. Easy to play. Easy to tune. Best buck for ur money

## Frequently Bought Together

- Enya Concert Ukulele Nova U 23’’ Carbon Fiber Travel Ukulele with Beginner Kit includes online lessons, case, strap, capo and strings (Black)
- AARVI Clip On Guitar Tuner for All Instruments, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Violin, Banjo, Large Clear LCD Display for Guitar Tuning, Chromatic Tuner, 4 Pack Guitar Picks Included

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