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product_id: 405815060
title: "Soprano Ukulele Nova U Mini Simple 21\" –Carbon Fiber Travel Ukulele–With Beginner Kit includes Case, Strap, Capo, and Strings (Black)"
brand: "enya"
price: "€ 121.08"
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# 21-inch compact soprano size Water-resistant & weatherproof design 30% carbon fiber & polycarbonate build Soprano Ukulele Nova U Mini Simple 21" –Carbon Fiber Travel Ukulele–With Beginner Kit includes Case, Strap, Capo, and Strings (Black)

**Brand:** enya
**Price:** € 121.08
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Play Bold, Travel Light — The Carbon Fiber Ukulele Revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Soprano Ukulele Nova U Mini Simple 21" –Carbon Fiber Travel Ukulele–With Beginner Kit includes Case, Strap, Capo, and Strings (Black) by enya
- **How much does it cost?** € 121.08 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

- • **Sleek & Stylish:** Matte black satin finish with a modern slim body that stands out in any crowd—play with confidence and style.
- • **Complete Beginner Kit:** Includes semi-rigid case, strap, capo, spare fluorocarbon strings, and digital tuner—everything you need to start playing instantly.
- • **Bright, Balanced Sound:** Engineered for a sweet, clear tone with balanced bass and treble, delivering professional-quality sound in a compact package.
- • **Effortless Playability:** Slim, arched back and domed neck design ensure superior resonance and easy chord transitions, perfect for beginners and pros alike.
- • **Travel-Ready Durability:** Crafted from advanced carbon fiber composite for unmatched toughness and weather resistance—your ultimate adventure companion.

## Overview

The Enya Soprano Ukulele Nova U Mini is a 21-inch soprano ukulele crafted from a durable 30% carbon fiber and polycarbonate composite, making it lightweight, water-resistant, and perfect for travel. Designed with an arched back and cutaway body for enhanced resonance, it delivers a bright, balanced sound ideal for beginners and seasoned players. The package includes a semi-rigid case, strap, capo, spare fluorocarbon strings, and a digital tuner, ensuring you have all essentials to start playing immediately. Its sleek black satin finish and slim profile make it a stylish, resilient instrument that withstands varying weather conditions without compromising tone or playability.

## Description

Compact, lightweight carbon fiber ukulele with durable construction, arched back, and cutaway body for enhanced resonance and portability. Includes beginner accessories.

Review: Soundly constructed of good materials, well packaged, tough and plays well. - This is a rather good instrument! It plays easily and is in tune with itself with accurate octaves which demonstrate the benefit of the all-in-one carbon composite construction. The strings are fluorocarbon, and a spare set is provided. To put that into context, the excellent Worth fluorocarbon strings are currently over £16 for a double set on desertcart. Body & Neck The entire instrument is moulded in a 30% Carbon Fibre & Polycarbonate composite. Polycarbonate is often to be found in things like 'bulletproof' glass laminates and some Flak jackets. Even the frets are moulded into the fretboard, which is part of the neck, and body etc. The nut is 34mm wide, and it is 28mm across the strings at the nut - which is a bit tight for my big paws which need an XXL glove. Most people will not have any problem getting used to this. The exterior is buffed to a fine satin sheen that looks properly elegant. Sound The soundbox is slim, so we are not expecting deep bass here, out-of-the-box the bass is in a good balance with the treble, and the overall sound is bright, but mostly sweet and never shrill. It might struggle with a low 'G' string, but I plan to try that to see how it copes. Case etc All this arrives in a semi-soft zip-up case, together with instructions, the spare strings, and a tuner. Altogether a properly professional presentation of a good instrument. Strings If you buy one of these, please stick to using plain clear strings. Any 'wound' strings will mark the frets and eventually chew them away. Metal-filled strings are said to be a problem, like the Aquila "Red" series that contain copper particles. So one might want to be careful of using other pigmented strings. Some pigments can be abrasive. Besides, the standard fluorocarbon strings do seem to suit it well, and it does come with a spare set of these. Waterproof? Well, why not? The machine heads are metal and might rust, but everything else seems to be what Enya claim it to be - a good quality composite. I might not take this swimming with me, but would not worry if we were caught in the rain. Ahh . . . the machine heads. These were a bit less-than smooth when new, but a cotton-bud and a smear of grease solved that. Might help prevent rust, too! Who is this for? Me for one. I really like it, and will gladly struggle with my encroaching arthritis as I get used to the slim neck. I retired 20 years ago, so no surprises there. A 10-year-old kid would love one of these, perhaps as a their second instrument? The 10-year-old inside my head thinks it's so cool! Anyone wanting a good-looking and well-finished Soprano Uke should consider this one. It is not the cheapest, but it is robust, plays in tune and will surely survive our weather better than a wooden one! Recommended!
Review: Easily rivals some other wooden ukuleles of the same value - After reading some conflicting reviews here on desertcart, I was a little unsure about purchasing but I am so very pleased that I did. I have since purchased a further two more! So, the Nova U..... the concert size, in my own opinion, is the better of the two sizes. The mini soprano is still a very good value for money uke; carbon-fibre material makes it durable, surprising bright sounding, sturdy, portable, looks good... The concert however, does have the advantage of a richer sound, but it’s bigger with a sound hole atop, so that’s to be expected. I bought ours in the green/blue colour and a black concert size. The colours are aesthetically pleasing, teamed with the gold accents of the tuning pegs and strap pegs make the Nova U stand out and also help them to look less ‘cheap’ and less like a toy, which can happen with the colour-finish ukuleles. The concert size comes with a little accessory pack inclusive of matching coloured uke case, capo, strap and some spare Enya strings. Paperwork and certificates also included. I don’t believe these ukuleles are replicas. The concert size is perfect for both me and my child, who is 8. The mini soprano comes only in black and with the accessories comes a nifty and proficient digital tuner and battery (clip on)- which picks up only the sounds of the uke strings, so it’s all good to tune in a noisy room. No capo or strap with this size Both sizes have a bowed back for a richer sound, the fretboard on both sizes have a few more accessible frets for finger-style than a standard wooden uke, due to the design of the Nova U. The strings sit pretty close to the fretboard which means playing chords and making them sound is very easy to achieve. For beginners and children, this is perfect- Instant results for minimum effort. Again, both these ukuleles have such a happy, bright sound and really do rival some other wooden ukuleles of the same value. Buy this concert uke and you won’t regret it. Now, there is the option for the electro-acoustic, which I cannot comment on as yet, but that will surely be my next Enya purchase. The only downside for me (and it’s not even a thing really) are the strings, but I’m not keen on Enya strings anyway - I find them a little ‘baggy’ But it’s nothing, they can easily be replaced. On that subject, the strings are very easy to change on the Nova U, if you wanted to. Delivery was fast; two days and they were all here, safe and sound. Well packaged and good communication from the seller. Cannot fault them. Thank you. Enya Music for our latest purchases. We look forward to the next ones in the coming months!

## Features

- Soprano ukulele is the most popular size that can be recommended for beginners. It features a light and cute sound.
- Made of carbon fiber composite polycarbonate with durable construction. Very stable and water resistant.
- Super light and slim body makes this ukulele fashionable and attractive. Designed to be your travel partner and ignore temperature and humidity.
- The arched back, domed neck and cut-out body ensure better resonance during the game.
- Each ukulele comes with a semi-rigid case and spare ukulele strings. -

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09NVFM4P2 |
| Back Material | Carbon Fibre |
| Best Sellers Rank | 9,775 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 56 in Ukulele |
| Body Material | Carbon Fiber and Polycarbonate |
| Colour | Nova U Mini/BK Simple |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,773) |
| Date First Available | 20 Dec. 2021 |
| Fretboard Material | 30% Carbon Fiber & polycarbonate |
| Item Weight | 771 g |
| Item model number | Nova U Mini/BK Simple |
| Material Type | Carbon Fiber & polycarbonate |
| Neck Material Type | 30% Carbon Fiber & polycarbonate |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Package Dimensions | 57.58 x 19.05 x 5.92 cm; 771 g |
| Size | 21 inch |
| String Material | Fluorocarbon |
| Top Material | Carbon Fibre |

## Product Details

- **Back material type:** Carbon Fibre
- **Brand:** ENYA
- **Colour:** Nova U Mini/BK Simple
- **Finish type:** Satin
- **Instrument:** Ukulele
- **Item weight:** 0.77 Kilograms
- **Operation mode:** Manual
- **Size:** 21 inch
- **String material type:** Fluorocarbon
- **Top material type:** Carbon Fibre

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soundly constructed of good materials, well packaged, tough and plays well.
*by B***N on 14 December 2021*

This is a rather good instrument! It plays easily and is in tune with itself with accurate octaves which demonstrate the benefit of the all-in-one carbon composite construction. The strings are fluorocarbon, and a spare set is provided. To put that into context, the excellent Worth fluorocarbon strings are currently over £16 for a double set on Amazon. Body & Neck The entire instrument is moulded in a 30% Carbon Fibre & Polycarbonate composite. Polycarbonate is often to be found in things like 'bulletproof' glass laminates and some Flak jackets. Even the frets are moulded into the fretboard, which is part of the neck, and body etc. The nut is 34mm wide, and it is 28mm across the strings at the nut - which is a bit tight for my big paws which need an XXL glove. Most people will not have any problem getting used to this. The exterior is buffed to a fine satin sheen that looks properly elegant. Sound The soundbox is slim, so we are not expecting deep bass here, out-of-the-box the bass is in a good balance with the treble, and the overall sound is bright, but mostly sweet and never shrill. It might struggle with a low 'G' string, but I plan to try that to see how it copes. Case etc All this arrives in a semi-soft zip-up case, together with instructions, the spare strings, and a tuner. Altogether a properly professional presentation of a good instrument. Strings If you buy one of these, please stick to using plain clear strings. Any 'wound' strings will mark the frets and eventually chew them away. Metal-filled strings are said to be a problem, like the Aquila "Red" series that contain copper particles. So one might want to be careful of using other pigmented strings. Some pigments can be abrasive. Besides, the standard fluorocarbon strings do seem to suit it well, and it does come with a spare set of these. Waterproof? Well, why not? The machine heads are metal and might rust, but everything else seems to be what Enya claim it to be - a good quality composite. I might not take this swimming with me, but would not worry if we were caught in the rain. Ahh . . . the machine heads. These were a bit less-than smooth when new, but a cotton-bud and a smear of grease solved that. Might help prevent rust, too! Who is this for? Me for one. I really like it, and will gladly struggle with my encroaching arthritis as I get used to the slim neck. I retired 20 years ago, so no surprises there. A 10-year-old kid would love one of these, perhaps as a their second instrument? The 10-year-old inside my head thinks it's so cool! Anyone wanting a good-looking and well-finished Soprano Uke should consider this one. It is not the cheapest, but it is robust, plays in tune and will surely survive our weather better than a wooden one! Recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easily rivals some other wooden ukuleles of the same value
*by L***S on 6 December 2020*

After reading some conflicting reviews here on Amazon, I was a little unsure about purchasing but I am so very pleased that I did. I have since purchased a further two more! So, the Nova U..... the concert size, in my own opinion, is the better of the two sizes. The mini soprano is still a very good value for money uke; carbon-fibre material makes it durable, surprising bright sounding, sturdy, portable, looks good... The concert however, does have the advantage of a richer sound, but it’s bigger with a sound hole atop, so that’s to be expected. I bought ours in the green/blue colour and a black concert size. The colours are aesthetically pleasing, teamed with the gold accents of the tuning pegs and strap pegs make the Nova U stand out and also help them to look less ‘cheap’ and less like a toy, which can happen with the colour-finish ukuleles. The concert size comes with a little accessory pack inclusive of matching coloured uke case, capo, strap and some spare Enya strings. Paperwork and certificates also included. I don’t believe these ukuleles are replicas. The concert size is perfect for both me and my child, who is 8. The mini soprano comes only in black and with the accessories comes a nifty and proficient digital tuner and battery (clip on)- which picks up only the sounds of the uke strings, so it’s all good to tune in a noisy room. No capo or strap with this size Both sizes have a bowed back for a richer sound, the fretboard on both sizes have a few more accessible frets for finger-style than a standard wooden uke, due to the design of the Nova U. The strings sit pretty close to the fretboard which means playing chords and making them sound is very easy to achieve. For beginners and children, this is perfect- Instant results for minimum effort. Again, both these ukuleles have such a happy, bright sound and really do rival some other wooden ukuleles of the same value. Buy this concert uke and you won’t regret it. Now, there is the option for the electro-acoustic, which I cannot comment on as yet, but that will surely be my next Enya purchase. The only downside for me (and it’s not even a thing really) are the strings, but I’m not keen on Enya strings anyway - I find them a little ‘baggy’ But it’s nothing, they can easily be replaced. On that subject, the strings are very easy to change on the Nova U, if you wanted to. Delivery was fast; two days and they were all here, safe and sound. Well packaged and good communication from the seller. Cannot fault them. Thank you. Enya Music for our latest purchases. We look forward to the next ones in the coming months!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A surprising little gem.
*by S***M on 31 August 2025*

I can’t believe how much joy this thing brings me. It fits in hand luggage only bags, so comes with me everywhere. It looks terrific, the volume and tone are much better than reasonable ( it ain’t solid tone wood), it keeps in tune really well and the ‘action’ is really user friendly ( strings are nice and evenly close to the frets). I own, play and love a £2K tenor and a £1K concert size , but I keep giving this little Enya lots of attention, because it punches way above it’s weight and makes me smile. If you’re a beginner, seeing if you like the ukulele or not, I don’t think you can go wrong with this for 50-60 quid. When you eventually get your master grade koa baby, which I hope you will, I ‘ll wager that you will continue to give this l’il star a well deserved run out…

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