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Lava Me 2
I was in my local GC yesterday for strings, and, as usual on a quiet weekday afternoon, popped into the acoustic room.
Much to my surprise, there was a used Lava Me 2 hanging on the wall. I couldn’t very well miss it - it’s brilliant white, so it stuck out like a sore thumb. Naturally, I had to have a go. Impressions: 1) it’s tiny. I have an 0-sized Martin, and the Lava is tiny by any guitar standards. 2) it was surprisingly comfortable to hold, despite it having the proportions of a soap dish. 3) the finish appears to be semi-gloss, and there were a couple of grubby spots on it. I wonder how easy it would be to keep clean. 4) the strings were pretty knackered but despite that, it actually sounded pretty good. Warmer than I’d expect, and surprisingly well-balanced. 5) the neck is very skinny (for my tastes), and the action was a bit high. No obvious way of dealing with that, but it was quite playable. 6) I didn’t try the onboard electronics. Is it worth $499, used, with (presumably) no warranty? I’m sure it will appeal to someone, but it will most likely sell because it’s cute, rather than for what it’s made of.
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Hey, don't undervalue "cute"... I've been working with that instead of talent for decades.
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Here it is, (the Lava, not my accent) if anyone should happen to be interested. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/La...t=lava&index=6
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Careful there David. The GCs around here make it difficult to walk out empty-handed. Good thing you went in for strings so you didn't have to get another guitar so as not to leave empty-handed.
Which GC was it? I think you are closest to the Oakdale store (?). They usually have something interesting. Tony
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And, as you well know, I don’t need another new guitar right now
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