ENYA INSPIRE PRO TS: Shaped by Toshiki Soejima’s Sound

A Signature Smart Electric Guitar Built Around Tone, Touch, and Expression

A Distinctive Voice in Neo-Soul Guitar

Toshiki Soejima is a celebrated Japanese guitarist and music educator known for his expressive Neo-Soul style. His playing combines vintage-inspired tone with modern phrasing and a distinctive approach to musical expression.

The ENYA INSPIRE PRO TS brings Toshiki Soejima’s approach to tone, touch, and expression into a signature smart electric guitar designed for modern players.

As part of the Inspire Pro platform, the INSPIRE PRO TS combines familiar electric guitar elements with ENYA’s integrated smart audio technology. It features an asymmetrical C-to-V neck profile, an Equinox P90 and Humbucker pickup configuration, a 2-point tremolo bridge, and an onboard smart audio system with more than 50 amp models.

From Toshiki Soejima to Inspire Pro TS

The INSPIRE PRO TS features exclusive Toshiki Soejima signature finishes and aesthetics, alongside a combination of hardware, electronics, and smart features that define the model.

The guitar retains the familiar shape and controls of a modern electric guitar while adding features central to the Inspire Pro platform, including the Equinox pickup set, integrated 20W speaker, advanced DSP, Touch Bar, AI Tone Generator, and flexible smart audio system.

The Neck: A C-to-V Profile Across the Fretboard

The INSPIRE PRO TS uses an asymmetrical profile that transitions from a fuller C shape in the lower frets to a V shape in the higher frets.

The neck and fingerboard use Master-Carbon Composite, with a 25.5-inch scale length and a 12-inch fingerboard radius. An ergonomic heel contour is also incorporated into the design, along with 24 stainless steel frets with rounded fret ends and a heel-mounted truss rod adjustment wheel.

Equinox Pickup Set: Two Distinct Tonal Voices

The INSPIRE PRO TS is equipped with the ENYA Apex Lab Equinox pickup set, combining an E90 Alnico II P90 at the neck with an E59 Alnico V Humbucker at the bridge.

The neck E90 P90 is designed to deliver a warm and dynamic response, with a rich low end and responsive pick attack. ENYA describes it as particularly suited to jazz, blues, and Neo-Soul.

The bridge E59 Alnico V Humbucker has a vintage PAF-inspired character with a stronger, singing response for lead playing.

A 3-way pickup selector offers Neck, Both, and Bridge positions. The Tone Knob controls the guitar’s tone and also provides access to the bridge pickup configuration. Pulling the Tone Knob switches the bridge Humbucker to a coil-split configuration, adding a more single-coil-like tonal option.

The 2-Point Tremolo: Adding Pitch Expression

The INSPIRE PRO TS features a 2-point tremolo bridge with a stainless steel bridge and bronze block.

Together with the included whammy bar, the tremolo system gives players another way to shape pitch and add movement to individual notes, chords, and phrases.

Smart Features: The Inspire Pro Platform

The INSPIRE PRO TS integrates ENYA’s Master Smart Audio System directly into the instrument. The system provides more than 50 amp models and flexible routing options, allowing players to access different sounds without relying on an external amplifier for every playing situation.

A built-in 20W full-range dynamic speaker provides onboard playback, while a redesigned shielding system is used to improve feedback resistance.

The guitar also uses an upgraded flagship DSP chip with 3X the computing power, providing real-time processing for advanced sound algorithms and additional processing headroom for future updates.

Touch Bar: Direct Control at Your Fingertips

One of the distinctive features of the INSPIRE PRO TS is its integrated Touch Bar.

Through the ENYA MUSIC App, the Touch Bar can be configured as either an expression pedal or a kill switch.

As an expression control, it can manipulate effect parameters in real time, including wah or delay feedback. As a kill switch, it can create rhythmic stutter effects.

The Touch Bar and Touch Button can also be independently disabled through the ENYA MUSIC App to prevent accidental touches when needed.

AI Tone Generator: From Description to Preset

The INSPIRE PRO TS also includes an AI Tone Generator through the ENYA MUSIC App. Players can describe the sound they are looking for using a text prompt, and the system generates a custom preset based on that description for preview and application through the app.

Instead of adjusting every parameter individually, players can use the generated preset as a starting point and refine the sound from there.

From Practice to Recording and Performance

The INSPIRE PRO TS supports different playing situations, from silent practice and standalone playing to recording and connection with external audio equipment.

A wireless footswitch is also available for preset switching and onboard looper control.

A Complete Playing Experience

The asymmetrical C-to-V neck profile gives the model a distinctive playing feel across the fretboard. The Equinox E90 P90 and E59 Humbucker provide two tonal starting points, while the 2-point tremolo adds another option for pitch-based expression.

The Master Smart Audio System provides more than 50 amp models and flexible routing, while the onboard 20W speaker, Touch Bar, AI Tone Generator, Bluetooth connectivity, recording support, and looper functions expand the available workflow.

The INSPIRE PRO TS is housed in a 39-inch ST-style body made from ENYA’s Master-Carbon Composite with one-piece die-cast construction. It also features an exclusive matte finish, signature hardware details, locking tuners, and the Toshiki Soejima signature aesthetic.