This Guitar Has Everything You Need! - LAVA ME 4 & Pedals

In this video I show you the new LAVA ME 4 and the new LAVA Effects Pedal and LiveDrums Pedal!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Overview and differences to the ME 3
02:01 New firmware HILAVA 2.0
02:49 Sounds miced up
04:30 Sounds line out
06:43 Create feature
08:13 Learn feature
09:45 Effects Pedal
10:48 LiveDrums Pedal
11:41 Pedals in action
12:45 Pricing
13:16 My thoughts
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[@SRguitar]

Get your LAVA ME 4 here: shence.lavamusic.com/t/T2

[@AnaCFF]

Awesome detailed info about the guitar and pedals. All features are great.

[@joseromero9933]

Awesome video my man i love this guitar

[@wonderfulday2558]

nice and clear~thanks for your introduce

[@SRguitar]

My pleasure!

[@NewLifeWithGuitar]

This is really interesting. I only started learning guitar 7 weeks ago and I'm documenting my entire learning journey on here so this was super motivational!

[@director2bob]

You are so lucky learning guitar in 2024. I am 61 and been playing 48 tears. Back in the day the only way to learn a song was put on an album and stop the needle every 5 seconds. We had no KZbin, online training, digital recorders or anything like a Lava guitar. If I was you I would join an online guitar sites which are so freakin cheap and go through a course. Whatever you like (Blues, rock, jazz, country, country etc). I would also 100% learn the CAGE system. Just go on YT and search it out. You can learn in one year what took me 25 years. I would also highly recommend learning basic theory. Major minor, inversions, scales, arpegios, etc. And 100% learn the blues. The 1 4 5 progression is the basic for all rock. Learn pentatonics. Good luck my friend. And remember the more you learn on guitar the more you will realize how much you don't know. Have fun!!

[@joachimspehl4004]

Having the Update to the new HiLava 2.0 on my LAVA Me 3 it blew my mind. Love it!

[@giovannimastropasqua5229]

Can you use the livedrums function and the pedals on the Lava me 3 too?

[@joachimspehl4004]

@@giovannimastropasqua5229 live drums I use all the time. I don't have the pedals, but technically it shouldn't be any problem to use them, I guess..

[@gustavilio48]

Excellent Video ,,, what about nylon strings????

[@tonywright3051]

A really interesting and informative video. Nice addition having the pedals as an extra. Just a question regarding battery replacements in the future, in the port hole is the battery accessible. I ask this as I’m thinking of buying one but batteries do degrade over time so it Would be good to know you can upgrade the battery whenever needed. I understand if you don’t know this. Great video never the less and I’ve liked and subscribed 🎉

[@machitect]

Im wondering the same thing

[@fastelder]

I had my ME3 battery fail within the warranty period. Unlike every other similar device, this DID NOT have overcharge protection. I kept it in the charging station and at some point it would not turn on. The battery had swollen and bent the circuit board. I did get an offer to ship it to a repair site or be sent the replacement battery. I opted for the new battery and an install kit. I do say that it was a VERY fiddly process to replace the battery. Once that was complete I checked online for a replacement battery, should it fail again. The battery is a standard FGB/T 18287 readily available from various sites. HOWEVER - the LAVA has a battery pack which has some sealed circuitry, so you would have to open that up and hope (maybe?) that you could replace the battery. Not worth it in my book. All that said, maybe the new model, ME4 takes care of the issue, but I personally would not chance it. PS: I see one of the feature of the new model is a faster processor. I found that on mine, the touch screen was so slow, I could not ever conceive of playing out with it unless I had it set to a template and stayed with it. They keep pushing these things out for free to reviewers and not too many who actually use it apart from the demos that they post.

[@tonyandgeoffwright]

Thanks, poor that there is simple user battery swap. Could be a game changer for me after reading your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to pen this.

[@Revoknight99]

Just as I was thinking about and saving up for one of lava music's smart guitars, they introduce new models and im for it

[@pscbern]

Super video. I have the Lava Me 3 and really like the new software and can confirm that it is now even more fun to play the guitar and be creative or learn. Do the pedals also work with the Lava Me 3?

[@SRguitar]

Thanks! Yes they also work with the ME 3 :)

[@nafibk4872]

I owned the 38" lava me 3. And i've been using it mostly ( i have also another martin D35 & taylor 414CE ). Reason : its a cool fun guitar and seems easier to grab and playing it. BUT, i disliked the stock 0.12 string gauge that comes with it. The tension restricts my playability and feel. So i experimented and restringed it with a 0.11 and then further to 0.10 gauge. And have since stick to the latter. It still sounds excellent and now i can enjoy both heavy strumming and do lovely finger picking on it.

[@chancelockhart9659]

With these effects and amplified ability, they really should make a cutaway version.

[@CaseyRyan]

How do you use this thing for live shows? Like how do you run it through a mixer/House sound?

[@ArielAr]

I wish the Lava came with sounds such as found in the Line6 Variax acoustic 700 ( among others: 12 string, jazz guitar, banjo, sitar). I wish also it had sounds such as found in the electro-hamonix pedal Synth9. Even though I love Lava features such as reverb and looper, I find the sound capabilities limited.

[@Ripzalot]

Cool features but looks so small. Is that any issue? I have big hands. Also would be cool if you could chrome cast the screen to a smart TV for lessons. Is that possible?

[@valdyserant2391]

Can you connect it to headphones via wires or Bluetooth to play it more silently?

[@hendragalias1992]

is it good for soloing live performance? i mean the drum sound quality, the guitar effect quality and etc..

[@thevirtualdenis3502]

Nice ! I might get one :-)

[@DavidJNann]

Can it store many full songs, that you create, for example, your own backing tracks, using the drums, bass and a rhythm or a picked Guitar,

[@joseromero9933]

Do you have video s showing beginers how to play guitar?

[@albertremote4637]

hi can we add our own Mp3 Music (Files) so we can play solo with the Backingtrack at same time ?

[@randalledwards1050]

Hi, can the pedals be used while plugged in? 90 minutes seems so short of a battery life.

[@TRAUMAandDESTROY]

Posso scaricare le batterie e poi gestirle con live drum pedal anche offline?se si come posso fare a scaricarle.riesco solo a scaricare i loop.

[@sandometal]

Nice review my friend! I love all lava guitars!❤

[@alexandrelira4857]

I bought a drum pedal, but their lights don't stop flashing, even when I open the power button. Is that so? And what will be the reset button underneath?

[@luciorain]

does it have looper ?

[@chefairsoft7276]

Help!!! I received the Lava Me 4 tow days ago but can't enjoy the full features because the QR code isn't working. Still haven't gotten feedback can someone help me please

[@user-kn2mb2sz9i]

You are talking about very comfortable playing on this. i have the spruce in 41 and for me the playability is the most problem of this product.This guitar can hardly be adjusted, despite the truss rod you can't get a good string action, which unfortunately makes the product not really good. i am not a beginner and have different guitars, this one is really hard to play. i will have to return it, even though i like the innovative concept of lave.

[@MarkFromHawaii]

If they expand on the synth and guitar (nylon, dreadnaught, concert size) tones, this would be real interesting.

[@necronomicon6666]

There seemed to be some horrible buzz/vibrations from the string. It was either the guitar or some strings was not fretted properly. I might be having secons thoughts about getting one now.

[@pacovl46]

Hopefully they will change that fugly headstock with the next edition!

[@Zeus_dagoose]

Can’t anyone tell me if the Lava me 4 play has a line out that connect via 1/4 inch cable to a guitar amplifier ??

[@oracleboix]

cool guitar. I just wish they change the shape of the headstock.

[@schism6976]

Looks like a cheap toy (headstock).

[@fastelder]

I have a problem with the body. The rounded edges don't sit well if you are sitting on a stool. You pretty much need to sit with a strap on it.

[@OtherJesus]

Wish there was a place I could try them out. How do I know if I’d like it or if I want the 36 or 38? The 4 having a truss rod seems nice but is it worth the extra 200-300$? Their return policy says you can’t return it if it’s used. That seems like a joke to me. If you open it and strum it they could say “it’s used.”

[@ShawnRandallWolfe]

Where are you located? There might be some places for you to try a few.

[@user-on4vw8zp2q]

does it do mark knophler rift

[@andreinitu_ro]

Hi, I am a beginner and I simply do not know what guitar to buy? I found over internet some of the guitars I would like: - Lava Me 4 Spruce - Lava Me pro - Enya Nexg 2 - Enya X4 Pro From your experience, which one could be better for me? I would like to add that I want to use the guitar mostly with headphones …I do not want my neighbours to hear me :-) Thank you!

[@GadgetyRon]

I have the Lava Me 2 and the Enya NexG 2. I much prefer the NexG 2. I feel the Enya has more versatility, and unlike the Lava, when using headphones the Enya is nearly silent (makes no acoustic sound, as the internal speaker turns off when you plug in headphones). The Enya is also less expensive, and includes earphones, and the deluxe version even comes with a charging stand and a wireless mic, so you can use the guitar as a portable, self-contained PA system.

[@thehealthinmotionph6530]

Hi! Is this the 36 or 38?

[@TomekKunkel]

a big minus of the manufacturer is that there is an audible pause when changing the effect/sound of the guitar :/

[@Krachuken]

Does having the Lava app mean a regular subscription!

[@abdulrasyidluqman7966]

may i buy your wireless labva me pedals ?

[@stanleyjairin8040]

Built-in speakers?

[@eltonrandolph7998]

I received this guitar from amazon yesterday and the first thing I noticed was dead spots in different places on the neck. Have you had the same experience?

[@SRguitar]

Hey! No I don’t have any dead spots on the fretboard. I would return the guitar and order a new one!

[@eltonrandolph7998]

Thank you so much!@@SRguitar

[@astropoll]

Hi there i just got a doubt.. after 10 years my ipad has become “classic” and so many apps are not working anymore and i can’t update it either. Will the same happen to the lava guitars? Will i have to buy the new models in order to keep using it? (Of course i am not talking abt the acoustic part of the instrument)

[@SakherWalker]

No, the apps are integrated. Meaning you'll have the same apps working as intended. You might be locked out of new features that will make it to the new guitars but not the old ones.

[@Dubalgan1203]

Do you know if the cha4ging dock of the lava me 3 is compatible with the 4 ?

[@SRguitar]

yes that should work, but not with the spruce version (as far as I know)

[@benedictlismont]

Can the pedals also be assigned to start/stop loops?

[@anouarbendahmane6368]

Good question!

[@presstoplaymacca]

No…..

[@josegeorgeus1]

Dear Sir, please let me know, Does it have CHORUS, REVERB & DELAY effects and to select different levels of them and settings without using any other effects. Just piezo output and the 3 effects at different level. THANKS FOR A NICE OVERVIEW and honest review. Regards, A Rhythm guitar player.

[@blklabsoc75]

I love the concept to this guitar and their technology, but I’m hesitant for the fact that I can’t go to my local music store and try one out. Features of what it can do are one thing, but I want to hold it and see how it plays and feels. I wish the company had a way of letting people try their products out. To much money to Hope it feels right. I have 5 other friends who play and said the same thing. They would probably buy one if they can try it out first. Good reviews don’t really equal out to a person personal feel on what they are looking for. I’ve contacted the company asking them how I could try one before I made a purchase and they said to go to their site and look up deals. The closest that I found is over 2 hrs away. Not happening. So as much as I would probably like to purchase one, I probably won’t just for the fact that I can’t play one first. Just my opinion. Not knocking the product.

[@SRguitar]

Hey, I can totally understand your thoughts, it's always better to play the guitar before you buy it. One thing you could do is ordering one and make use of the 30 day money back option, so you can try it and if you don't like it you can send it back within 30 days. That's a good option if you don't have a dealer near you.

[@blklabsoc75]

@@SRguitar not disagreeing with you, you make a good point, but to me it’s a hassle doing returns. Just set in my ways I guess. Lol. Thanks for your feedback though. 👍🏻

[@jacobcarrizales427]

The cool thing about Carbon Fiber in general is that it creates such a stable tone that unlike wooden guitars where 10 of the same models of a guitar might have slight differences, and what sounded good at the factory might not sound the same depending on where they ship it; they will all pretty much sound the same. So you know for sure you’re getting the guitar just as the QA guys heard it. The biggest draw is of course the onboard effects though. From my experience they’re pretty comparable to high end guitars and anything they lack “unplugged” is easily handled by the effects.

[@blklabsoc75]

@@jacobcarrizales427 What about set up on Carbons? I see a lot of reviews that you can’t set them up as to the others. I do see that they are putting truss rods in some of them. They first one of the carbons I looked at was the Enya.

[@nafibk4872]

Yeah to each his own. But if i can help you in any way; lets just say i owned 2 martin, a taylor, and electric guitars ( gibson, 3 fender, ibanez ). And i could still enjoy my lava me 3. In fact i am now somewhat spoilt by it, that i realized, its the guitar that i often grab these days to play. The tension ( 0.12 gauge ) to me is however too mechanical and rigid and affects my playability ( perhaps the manufacturer's intention is to maintain and enhance it's sound quality). But i replaced them with a 0.10 set. Loving it ever since.❤

[@MusicWizard85]

These are a great idea but they haven't evolved to a point where I want one yet. I much rather have a quality 1-2k guitar + a Line 6 Helix or Fender TMP. They have better sounding effects plus amp, cab, mic placement, etc. Sure there's some things the Lava can do that Helix or TMP can't but not enough to pull me in yet. It would be interesting to see them make a Lava guitar with actual quality woods, high end, etc priced around 1-2k.

[@director2bob]

But you can take this guitar to the beach and it has everything you need to practice and improve your playing. Built in recorder and looper is priceless.

[@WWS322]

I think I'd buy an expensive mandolin before a lava guitar. My mandolin is hard to play and so are my guitars, I mean high up on the neck.

[@keynotepablo3524]

honestly, i was expecting this thing to cost at least 2500 (starting price).. 1099 is NOT that bad. especially for all it's functionality. sure, it would be an incredible deal if it was half that price, but for a concept this new & fresh, the price is warranted.

[@user-pm2yq3wm9w]

Does pedal control looper?

[@presstoplaymacca]

Not for now…

[@Sweatyfleariddledcamelblanket]

if lave send me guitars as motivate tools demonstrates I will travel around Australia letting people try them out and taking orders ..Craig looking for work that I love

[@hookabunny5030]

Needs updating for the effects

[@dragonf1092]

Will the peddles work on the lava me 3.

[@zeronlaw672]

yes

[@dragonf1092]

I don't like the truss rod part.

[@samfosdick9874]

Significant latency when switching between the effects. Deal Breaker

[@frapaxx]

Horribly distortion sound called Kung Fu

[@jennifermadden3995]

It's a faulty product and service is terrible. I'm only able to contact them through email. It's already been returned once. It's broken again and warranty almost up. Byer Beware

[@dasczwo]

Played a 3. almost bought it. that four still sounds like a bad piezo pickup. Given, so do many 3grand martins. -effects are cheesy over the top rolandish… get a g1x. -phones to use instruments? Nah.nah. + finally bluetooth controllers + for modularity ,wish pedalmakers got ther shit together and develop a clicktogether standard connector for signal and power. But here we are 2023 no flying cars, patchcables form the 1910s and 9v grounding issues. Get your act together industry. Instead of the 3 i got a 50bucks china prototype guitar nobody wanted at the retailers store. Easy to chuck in the back, old mfx for fun. Bit pricey for the quality. Not the features. Maybe lava should sell just the hardware?

[@Mebthe12luvulongtime]

Great video but please TUNE the guitar BEFORE recording.

[@elttabykcir]

There's a part of me that likes it but then there's another part of me that feels that it taking away some of a person musicianship. It's seems like you don't need guitar playing skills anymore, that's the sad part.😢

[@brucewaynee1452]

sounds are very gimmicky and unpractical

[@medicinal_soul]

I've seen other reviews where it doesn't 😅 but agreed. Idk if I want one anymore. Lol

[@brianurata4634]

How is it unpractical? Its a guitar PLUS effect. So how is it unpractical? Lol

[@SlidingAway]

At the end it's just all digital. Nothing more.

[@-__-852]

Bro looks like he’s crying bc he knows that the guitar put a big gap in his bank account

[@fernandoscolletion]

My problem. I will not be "part" of this community. I do not want that this company use my Data. It is not posible to use this guitar without giving access to my information. If I pay for the guitar, let me use it without "control".

[@DanSkinny]

The same could be said for KZbin yet here you are.

[@fernandoscolletion]

@@DanSkinny nope, it is not the same. KZbin is a service, I can use it or not, my choice. But if I buy a gadget, like a guitar is. I do not see the point to be forced to register. Makes no sense

[@noahb5667]

Get off the internet Karen

[@abdulrasyidluqman7966]

may i buy your wireless lava me pedals ?