Lava Music Inc., stylized as LAVA MUSIC, is a music technology company based in Guangdong, China.[1]

Lava Music
Lava Music
Company typeBrand
IndustryMusical Instruments
FounderLu Zitian
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsAcoustic-electric guitars, ukuleles, and guitar accessories
Websitelavamusic.com

History

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Lava Music was founded in 2013 by Lu Zitian.[2]

Lava Music introduced their first guitar in 2015 named Lava Guitar.[2]

In 2017, Lava Music developed the first unibody carbon fiber guitar, Lava Me, using the AirSonic carbon fiber material.[3][4] Later, in the same year, it received an award given by the Industrial Designers Society of America.[5]

In 2018, the company introduced Lava Me 2 which was later reviewed by New Atlas magazine.[6] Later, in 2020, Acoustic Guitar also reviewed the instrument and wrote positively about the molded design, use of carbon fiber material, and usage of advanced electronics.[3]

In 2019, Lava Me Pro and Lava U were introduced.[7][8] In the same year, Lava Me Pro received an award given by the Industrial Designers Society of America.[9]

Both instruments, Lava Me Pro and Lava U, have been reviewed by Guitar World.[10][11] Lava U was also reviewed by Ukulele Mag.[12] Guitar World called Lava U the most technologically advanced ukulele.[11] Later, in 2021, both instruments received iF Design Award and Red Dot award.[13][8][14]

In 2020, Lava Music collaborated with a fashion brand, Chemist Creations, and introduced a limited edition acoustic-electric guitar.[15]

In December 2021, Lava Music launched a smart guitar named, Lava Me 3. The guitar features a multi-touch display and a HILAVA system that integrates a variety of applications including tuner, tempo, recorder, effects, and loops.[16] It supports Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth and auto-syncs to a mobile app called LAVA+.[16] Guitar Player described it as "a forward-thinking instrument that promises to reinvent the way you make music."[17]

Products

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Model Released Colors Preamp system Sizes Body material Reference
LAVA ME 2017 Matte Black / Matte White / Polished White L2 36 inch AirSonic Carbon Fiber [18]
LAVA ME 2 2018 Black / White / Blue / Orange / Pink L2 36 inch AirSonic Carbon Fiber [19]
LAVA ME PRO 2019 Black Gold / Space Gray L2 Pro 41 inch AirSonic Carbon Fiber [20]
LAVA U 2019 Sparkle Black / Sparkle Red / Sparkle Blue / Sparkle Pink / Sparkle Purple / Sparkle Gold L2 Mini 23 inch / 26 inch AirSonic Carbon Fiber [21]
LAVA ME 3 2021 Space Gray / White / Blue / Red / Soft Gold / Pink L3 Smart Preamp 36 inch / 38 inch AirSonic 2 Carbon Fiber [22]
LAVA ME 4 2023 Space Gray / White / Blue / Red / Soft Gold / Pink L3 Smart Preamp 36 inch / 38 inch AirSonic 3 Carbon Fiber [23]
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References

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  1. ^ [1] [dead link]
  2. ^ a b "Lava Music". Lavamusic.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Gear Review: Lava Me 2 Carbon Fiber Acoustic Guitar". Acousticguitar.com. 5 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Watch Mateus Asato's LAVA ME chord melody jam". Guitar.com. 18 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Lava Me". Idsa.org. 22 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Review: Lava's Me 2 carbon fiber guitar is a next-gen surprise package". Newatlas.com. 21 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Lava Music launches the Lava Me Pro, the latest in its range of compact carbon fibre guitars". Guitar.com. 22 October 2019.
  8. ^ a b [2] [dead link]
  9. ^ "Lava Me Pro". Idsa.org. 15 July 2019.
  10. ^ "Lava Music's new carbon-fiber acoustic-electric promises "bright, dynamic and open sound at a fraction of the size"". Guitarworld.com. 24 March 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Is the carbon-fiber Lava U the most technologically advanced ukulele ever?". Guitarworld.com. 17 March 2020.
  12. ^ "Review: Lava U Blue Tenor's Futuristic Design and Features Make a Bold Statement". Ukulelemag.com. 8 January 2021.
  13. ^ [3] [dead link]
  14. ^ "Red Dot Design Award: LAVA ME PRO". Red-dot.org. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  15. ^ "Lava Music teams with streetwear brand Chemist Creations for a carbon-fiber, fashion-forward acoustic-electric". Guitarworld.com. 3 August 2020.
  16. ^ a b Owen, Matt (December 22, 2021). "Lava Music unveils touchscreen-equipped carbon fiber smart guitar, the Lava Me 3". Guitarworld.com.
  17. ^ Rod Brakes (December 23, 2021). "Is This What the Future of Guitar Looks Like? Introducing Lava Music's Lava ME 3". Guitarplayer.com.
  18. ^ "Lava Me Play". Lavamusic.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  19. ^ "Lava Me 2". Lavamusic.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  20. ^ "Lava Me Pro". Lavamusic.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  21. ^ "LAVA U". Lavamusic.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  22. ^ "LAVA ME 3". Lavamusic.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  23. ^ "LAVA ME 4". Lavamusic.com.vn/san-pham/lavame-4-carbon/. Retrieved 3 May 2023.