New SMART GUITAR - Lava ME 4 review by Carl Wockner

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🎸Carl Wockner review of the new LAVA ME4 Guitar🎸

Equipment List: -
MICROPHONES
Shure Beta58

GUITAR
Maton EMD6

PEDALS
Tuner = Boss TU-3
Octave = Boss OC-3
Volume Boost = TC Spark
Overdrive = Wampler Tumnus
Mic Mute = Stompbeat Mic Mute
Multi = Line 6 HX Effects
Vocal FX = Boss VE-500
Loopstation = Headrush Looperboard`
Expression Pedal = Mission Engineering Exp
Bluetooth Page Turner = iRig Blueboard
Wireless Guitar Setup = Shure QLXD4

EXTRAS
Beat Sample Hits = Maschine Mikro Control Pad
Wireless In Ear = Shure PSM600
In Ear Monitors = Alclair Audio Spire Custom Molded
Pedal Board Case = Pelican Air case

Carl…ness.

Recently awarded “MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR 20/21” for the QLD Prestige awards – Carl Wockner is a straight-up SAVAGE! (the good kind).

Latest single “Fool’s Gold” is a delicate balance of organic-acoustic POP mixed with singer-songwriter lyricism and honesty, which is exactly what you get when you’re first exposed to Carl Wockner, especially in a live setting.

Determined to pave his own path in modern music – Wockner uses multi-instrumentalism and dynamic production to take listeners on a journey through multiple genres and sonic excitement, all while telling a story.

“Recent singles of 2020 END OF ME, PAINT THE AIR, STEREO, CMB have been a collaboration with pop producer Ben Flanders. We added specific ingredients of Pop production with REAL acoustic guitar, hits, taps – vocal trills and voicing. These were all incorporated INTO the beat to give a nice earthy presence, and we even added Kazoo (on Better) just because.. I really feel like we just straight up need more kazoo in our lives!”

Carl Wockner was named the first and ONLY Australian artist to ever win Top Honors at the International Acoustic Music Award’s 2015 (USA), along with top of the AAA category for the release of his album Crayon Days with producer Michael Flanders in Nashville TN. Wockner has skipped up the charts with his first two single releases receiving high rotation to national radio in both Australia and USA which landed the title track into the International Billboard Charts. The same album has received a 2016 IMA (Independent Music Awards) Finalist nomination for Best Adult Contemporary Album. It was following this recent success that Wockner relocated his family to Nashville TN, USA as a strategic move for his evolving career.

Sept 2019, Carl was featured for an entire episode of “Backstage Marquee” a syndicate show aired across the USA featuring original artists set to be ‘the next big thing.’
Sept 2018 Wockner performed LIVE on National USA Television. The show HLN on the CNN Network for the segment “The Weekend Express,” featured Carl’s original songwriting and performance as a showcase taste of Nashville / Music City.

His rare “Live Looping” style solo performance matched only with his signature vocals and unique acoustic guitar work renders Carl in a league of his own. The live shows have been recognized throughout Australia and USA with multiple headliner performances at festivals and touring, and Wockner is now rumoured as one of the busiest musicians in Nashville, TN – aka “Music City.”
Since landing in Nashville, Wockner has released two EP’s including a Christmas release with the favoured “Santa Selfie.” Currently his latest single “Better” is noted as the best studio representation of his signature live performance style.

There’s something about Carl Wockner’s music that simply exudes peace. The peace you feel when you’re humming along to a nostalgic track, or the peace you feel when you just know everything’s going to be ok. However you connect with Carl’s music, you would agree this he is definitely onto something.
Carl’s first EP, the self-produced, recorded, mixed (all in his lounge room) Acoustic…ness, was released in 2011 to an overwhelmingly positive response. Single “Pictures” received airplay on Hot 91 FM and ZINC FM, the latter of whose DJ’s referred to him as “the man with the big hair and Golden Tonsils.” Carl was also named a finalist in three categories at the 2012 and 2013 MusicOZ awards: Acoustic Singer/Songwriter, Blues and Roots, and Pop.
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I picked one up and look forward to using it for songwriting - also love all the effects built in - will consider the foot pedals as well. I mostly play keys but this is a nice way to get better at guitar.

Mikalyn
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So stellar. Thank you very much for this review

noah-loyaltothesoil
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Thanks Carl! The Bossa nova song was "Chega de saudade / No more blues". I bought the carbon fiber one, coming home tomorrow then I reckon I'll do a quick review as well. I will probably compare it with my Acoustasonic Strat, which is my favorite guitar on stage.
Cheers mate.

francescorenna
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The 2.0 App Also works on the Blue lava touch you can Even use pedals!

eltonhester
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Had a lava 3. LOTS of software glitches, no customer support/service, confounding UI, and hollow sounding. The “carbon fiber” model is carbon fiber composite meaning it’s not just carbon fiber and you can tell that by its weight. After experiencing multiple software issues I repeatedly tried to contact Lave in Hong Kong for help via its email address … never got a reply so I shipped the guitar back. Perhaps the lava 4’s software has improved and that may be enough to buy one but don’t expect support from lava if things go south.

Whatsamattau
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So proud to have a LAVA, but it's so classy, I'd never take it camping.

iouel
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I just imagine how Christmas morning is at his house when he opens the presents.

scottbreseke
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tried one of these from a mate in bundy! couldnt get over the sound on its turned off it was the synthetic one too!! good review man

ryangilesmusic
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Very nice Review dude. Love it. I got the Lava Me 4 Play yesterday. Now im thinking about getting the Spruce... the Play Sounds a bit flat compared to the Spruce but its not that bad and for the Price the Play costs i think it is already not bad at all. Features are all exactly the same except the Wooden Top. Dont know if the Wooden piece on Top of the Guitar is really worth the extra 250 Bucks.... Greetz

-tom-tronic-
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I’d like to see one in the flesh in Sydney before considering a purchase.. can’t seem to track them down here! Oh well !

mikeellis
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Love this review, I have a Lava 3, I think I should upgrade now to the 4!!!

mccartykj
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Thank you. One thing that worries me although a fantastic guitar, , is the battery, what if it goes flat and needs replacing, can it be done?.

moogdome
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do it has a inbuild mp3 player and can it make coffe

zeocool
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Is the LAVA ME 4 Carbon worth it honestly for someone trying to learn how to play music 🎶

pierrefitch
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I think it's a great alternative for a beginner or a recreational amateur like me. Not a lot of money and it doesn't take a whole room full of equipment to have something nice to play with.

DannyBosler
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So I’m still a beginner. I struggle with finding time to play. I’ve wanted a guitar to essentially keep in my car so the carbon model intrigued me some. I don’t want it to live in there but if I’m traveling on a camping trip or something I feel like this may be a good option.

With me being a beginner is there another way to essentially get the same sort of functionality in a traditional package. Just curious what my options are.

redman
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Do you like this better than the Enya nexg2??

marvstercat
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I’ve read the Lava Me 4 comes with a lot of problems, requiring a lot of customer service dependency. Has this been your experience? I also read it doesn’t work without an internet connection and requires the player to “log into” the guitar with a username and password… is this true? If so, is it possible to get the functionality from the guitar without giving up personal information and passwords?

jasonbagley
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Very cool! If anyones jnto smart guitars — check out the Line 6 James Tyler Variax (electric) and the Läg HyVibe (acoustic)

jamesdeininger
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Hmm. Every professional review raves about this thing, but most of the comments from people who have actually bought the thing all complain.😕. Amazing idea for a guitar though, you can't deny it.

YachtRockFiend