Lava Music’s Blue Lava's Original Acoustic Electric Guitar
What makes the BLUE LAVA Original so appealing? For starters, Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario points out, the guitar boasts “pared-down simplicity combined with the stunning sound that utilizes Lava Music’s signature L2 preamp with Freeboost and its 4-Mass technology construction.”
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00:05 What's up? Paul here from Guitar World.
00:07 Now, last time I was here,
00:08 I showed you a smart tech and eco-friendly acoustic electric
00:11 called the Blue Lava Touch with an integrated touchscreen display.
00:15 This time around, I'll be showing you a more streamlined version of
00:18 this visionary acoustic electric guitar by Lava Music.
00:21 That's guaranteed to appeal to both casual and seasoned players,
00:26 as well as tech savvy guitarists.
00:28 This is the brand new Blue Lava called the Blue Lava Original.
00:32 Let's check it out.
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00:42 Blue Lava Original is the latest acoustic electric from Lava,
00:45 and it comes in a compact, lightweight, weatherproof body,
00:48 with a beautifully matched walnut frost white color,
00:52 which is perfect for an on-the-go guitar for all types of players.
00:56 Now, a little background, Lava Music is a music technology company that started in 2013.
01:01 Lava is known for designing and developing musical instruments with
01:04 new materials and innovative acoustic structures.
01:07 But more importantly, Lava has been laser-focused on the integration of technology and
01:12 art in order to make music creation easier and more enjoyable for users,
01:16 as evidenced by the revolutionary Lava Me 3 and Blue Lava Touch guitars.
01:22 You can check my earlier videos to see and hear these guitars in action,
01:25 and if you wish to hear the community of users playing these guitars,
01:29 check out their very cool Lava Plus app.
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01:34 What sets the Blue Lava Original from the others is its pared down simplicity,
01:39 combined with a stunning sound using Lava Music's signature L2 preamp
01:44 with free boost and its 4MAS technology construction.
01:47 Rather than an integrated touchscreen,
01:50 the Blue Lava Original provides onboard chorus,
01:53 delay, and reverb effects that generate a full and ambient tone,
01:57 which offers an immersive sound experience.
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02:07 Let's quickly go over the highlights of this amazing guitar.
02:10 At only 3.7 pounds,
02:12 this 36-inch acoustic electric guitar is light on your hands and shoulders,
02:16 whether you're playing or carrying it around.
02:19 Built with an HPL material or high-pressure laminate,
02:22 the Blue Lava Original remains solidly stable in different weather conditions,
02:26 in changing temperatures, humidity,
02:29 and even spills or splashes.
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02:39 The guitar's parametric structure is engineered by simulating the vibration dynamics of
02:44 the top, body, neck, and internal air,
02:47 making those qualities resonate in perfect unison for a fuller and brighter tone.
02:52 Also, the high-pressure laminate material used in this guitar is highly recyclable,
02:57 and the design of Blue Lava Original centers on the idea of reducing
03:00 the material and manufacturing impact on nature,
03:03 making this guitar also eco-friendly.
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03:09 The L2 preamp can boost sounds without plugging into an amp,
03:12 as the free boost technology uses the guitar back as a speaker.
03:16 The L2 preamp also provides onboard effects of chorus, delay, and reverb.
03:21 Besides the volume and reverb controls,
03:24 you can see the effect knob governs the effect for either chorus or delay,
03:28 which you can select from the onboard switch located inside the sound hole.
03:33 First up, let's listen to the Blue Lava Original without any onboard effects.
03:37 Just hear it acoustically,
03:38 and you'll hear this is a really pleasant,
03:41 nice sounding acoustic that's very warm. Here we go.
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03:55 Now, let's hear the magic when I turn on the onboard effects.
04:22 As you know, as I said, mentioned before, there's a volume.
04:26 We have the reverb,
04:27 and then the effect knob over here,
04:30 which allows you to dial in either delay or chorus.
04:34 Let's hear. Simply turn it on by pushing it down,
04:38 and get the little green light. Here we go.
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04:51 Let's dial the reverb back a bit.
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05:21 Add some delay.
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05:32 Mostly counterclockwise, you have a shorter delay time,
05:35 and as you incrementally move the knob up clockwise,
05:40 you get a longer delay setting. Take a listen.
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05:52 Now, simply turning,
06:20 as I mentioned before, click the switch on the inside.
06:23 I can switch it now over to chorus from the inside switch.
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06:30 Get a nice little shimmer on the lower settings.
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06:45 Then more of a deep,
06:46 full chorus on the higher setting.
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07:29 What's also great is the Blue Lava Original is ready to hit the stage,
07:33 simply by plugging in,
07:35 and then you can use the onboard effects live as well,
07:40 or you can just turn it off and use the house PA,
07:42 or however you intend to use it,
07:44 but it sounds great with the effects. Take a listen.
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08:10 Guitar also has an ergonomic neck shape designed for agile and
08:14 comfortable wrist movements and lets you play effortlessly.
08:18 The low action 2.3 millimeter string height is an ideal setup that's
08:22 comfortable to play for both beginners and professionals and combined with
08:26 the thin heel allows for easy and smooth access to the higher frets.
08:32 The magnetic truss rod cover is simple to remove and replace,
08:36 and this magnetic cover allows you to adjust the neck relief with ease.
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08:45 The Blue Lava Original is a standout state of the art acoustic electric from Lava Music.
08:49 It's certainly portable enough to take anywhere,
08:51 and with its built-in L2 preamp with free boost and onboard effects,
08:55 it is equipped and ready to use on stage or in the comfort of your home.
09:00 Considering its inviting playability,
09:02 the Blue Lava Original is a must-have for any aspiring or seasoned guitarist.
09:07 Definitely, check it out.
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