Playing the New LAVA ME 4! - SPRUCE vs CARBON FIBER!

Ever wonder what the difference is between wood and carbon fiber? Lets find out!
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[madsl]

The spruce brings that wood warm feeling and sound. Personally sounds way better to me. Both are beautiful.

[hirdye]

I absolutely adore the full sounds of the spruce. Sounds exactly like an acoustic should but buffed by the tech. The CF sounds like something space age which is what I hope from a guitar like this.

[josephbrewer]

I preferred the tones of the spruce, but was surprised by the deep, throaty tones from the carbon fibre version. The sustain ringing out of both models on that final chord was amazing.

[rodgerbell]

Hi Darrell, to my ear, the spruce Lava sounded more vintage-like, whereas, the carbon fibre (purple) one sounded softer as if a high end filter had been applied. Both sounded great though. I enjoyed this review immensely. Cheers ✌️🎸

[WearyBear]

The wooden guitar sounds hugely better. Also, I love the wood on the back of that guitar. I wish it was up front too.

[lestermobley]

Which one sounds the best?

It's not a question of which one sounds the best. To me they both have their own unique sound.

The spruce sounds fuller seemingly having more depth, whilst the carbon fiber sounds almost "resonator-like" but brighter, which to me is not a bad thing.

As always... great review Darrell!

[gillesthibodeau]

The spruce sounded more natural. The carbon felt muted and thinner as if you were playing behind a cloth. Love your playing!

[SimzNic]

I’m in the process of purchasing one and this review was excellent! I like the way both sound, but the Spruce sounds more fuller. I wish the Spruce came in more colours though.

[pellikan]

I love the idea of having a guitar being able to move from my AC in the house to the porch on a warm day without warping but the sound of the spruce is just too much better! Now I need 2!

[wmralder]

The Spruce sounds nice and warm. The Carbon-Fibre sounds hollow side by side. I imagine the CF will last longer and stay playable over a wide climate range but I think the Spruce just sounds nicer.

[Stratocus]

The wood definitely sounded more like I would expect an acoustic guitar to sound. The carbon fibre seemed flatter, more muted by comparison.

[anthurestaos]

Just learned nearly by accident about this kind of Guitar...really love it ❤

[rondelio]

Good video, Darrell! As to preferences, I thought the spruce had a fuller sound where the carbon fiber model had clear mids and highs, but not so much bass. It reminded me of the sound I get from my own Washburn AE-20 - a mini jumbo with all maple body, spruce top.

[chrisggoodwin]

To me, the wood version sounds better. More articulate, fuller, louder. That said, the carbon fiber version is appealing because of the durability. If I needed something durable, I would look at the carbon fiber. But if I were forced to pick one, I'd pick the wood model

[evgoumiz]

my concern is what are you going to do after the lithium battery dies

[jamesmccarthy]

Spruce wins hands down The tone is so much brighter and clearer. In comparison, the carbon fiber sounds muted and muddy.

[timothyoneal]

8:10 I much preferred the spruce to the carbon fiber. The CF seemed to swallow the tone while the spruce let it all ring out.

[Kmn]

I think the wood guitar is more balanced and not so boomy on the bottom end. Has more clarity. If I bought one (which I might), it'd be the Spruce.

[DarrellBraunGuitar]

Time for a tone test! Which guitar did you think sounded the best? Crisp and clear carbon fiber or traditional wood?
Let me know!
Enjoy :)

[Whatsamattau]

Thx for the brief update. Had a model 3. The Software interface was a confusing, buggy mess & Bluetooth buggy. Perhaps the updated software solved those issues. Finally it’s a carbon fiber COMPOSITE not true carbon fiber like a Rainsong, the difference being the weight, with the lava being heavier.