Lava ME carbon fiber

[newguitarsmell]

I received this guitar yesterday - I am a real snob when it comes to guitars too- like the vintage and hand built - AND this little guitar blew me away.
It’s set up perfectly, has a built in computer, built in effects and a pickup — it sounds amazing. Anyone else tried one yet? MIND BLOWN.

I expected to be disappointed…

[phil0021]

I have often wondered, if we are so smart and know so much about how great sound is created, then why can't we create a guitar out of man-made materials? Is the Lava ME it?!? How does it sound acoustically? I'd love to play one.

[KevinH]

Originally Posted by phil0021

I have often wondered, if we are so smart and know so much about how great sound is created, then why can't we create a guitar out of man-made materials?...

You should check out the Carbon Fiber forum. I too was kind of a wood snob until I bought an Emerald X-20. Quite a nice surprise. And there are several other brands of CF guitars.

The Lava Me has been discussed in the CF forum. Looks interesting to me. I just wish they had an option for a 1-3/4" nut.

Congrats to the OP on the new guitar. It would be nice to hear back after a few weeks to get your thoughts on the Lava.

[rule18]

@KevinH you beat me to it. There's a whole CF culture here, of which Emerald seems to be on the throne (ish). I have yet to play an Emerald but so many members here swear by the sound, they can't all be wrong.

[newguitarsmell]

It sounds amazing acoustically. There are two sizes, the 36 and the 38. Small, yeah, but so, so good for teaching. I’m thinking about getting a bunch for my guitar school - for rentals. Indestructible.

[newguitarsmell]

I had another carbon fiber guitar - a bluebird OM. It sounded great, but for less than half the price - the Lava beats it hands down. The 3 isn’t even their “best” model.