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#  Journey from SOLIDWORKS Student to Instrument Designer

Rapolas Gražys is the visionary behind Lava Drops, a boutique electric guitar line with a mission to inspire creativity and be a mediator between humans and nature. A former SOLIDWORKS® student, Rapolas used the CAD software to build both his business and his incredible instruments.

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