Lava Music
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music technology |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Lu Zitian |
| Headquarters | Guangdong , China |
| Products | Guitars, Ukuleles, Music technology instruments |
Lava Music Inc., presented as LAVA MUSIC, is a company specializing in music technology headquartered in Guangdong, China.
History
Established in 2013 by Lu Zitian, Lava Music unveiled its inaugural guitar, named the Lava Guitar, in 2015.
Two years later, in 2017, the firm launched the Lava Me, recognized as the first unibody guitar crafted from carbon fiber using the AirSonic material. This innovation was honored by the Industrial Designers Society of America within the same year.
The Lava Me 2, released in 2018, garnered acclaim from publications such as New Atlas and Acoustic Guitar for its carbon fiber build, molded design, and sophisticated electronic features.
In 2019, Lava Music broadened its product range by introducing the Lava Me Pro and Lava U. Both models received awards from the Industrial Designers Society of America and were lauded by Guitar World, which described the Lava U as the most technologically advanced ukulele available. Additionally, Ukulele Mag provided positive evaluations of the Lava U. These instruments earned distinguished accolades including the iF Design Award and Red Dot in 2021.
A partnership in 2020 with fashion label Chemist Creations resulted in a limited edition acoustic-electric guitar that merges music technology with streetwear design elements.
December 2021 marked the debut of the Lava Me 3 smart guitar, equipped with a multi-touch interface and the HILAVA system that integrates a tuner, tempo control, recorder, effects, and looping capabilities. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections and pairs with the LAVA+ mobile application. According to Guitar Player, it represents "a forward-thinking instrument that promises to reinvent the way you make music."
Products
| Model | Release Year | Available Colors | Preamp System | Dimensions | Body Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAVA ME | 2017 | Matte Black / Matte White / Polished White | L2 | 36 inch | AirSonic Carbon Fiber |
| LAVA ME 2 | 2018 | Black / White / Blue / Orange / Pink | L2 | 36 inch | AirSonic Carbon Fiber |
| LAVA ME PRO | 2019 | Black Gold / Space Gray | L2 Pro | 41 inch | AirSonic Carbon Fiber |
| LAVA U | 2019 | Sparkle Black / Sparkle Red / Sparkle Blue / Sparkle Pink / Sparkle Purple / Sparkle Gold | L2 Mini | 23 inch / 26 inch | AirSonic Carbon Fiber |
| LAVA ME 3 | 2021 | Space Gray / White / Blue / Red / Soft Gold / Pink | L3 Smart Preamp | 36 inch / 38 inch | AirSonic 2 Carbon Fiber |
| LAVA ME 4 | 2023 | Space Gray / White / Blue / Red / Soft Gold / Pink | L3 Smart Preamp | 36 inch / 38 inch | AirSonic 3 Carbon Fiber |