ENYA Inspire Pro AL Smart Electric Guitar (Toshiki Soejima Signature)

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.

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.