Our Story
Here's the backstory of ACOSPACER creation
Background of invention
Those who play guitar do so for different reasons. Some simply want to enjoy their leisure time. Others, focus on improvement. What all guitarists have in common, however, is the enjoyment they get from playing.
And we believe that a "pleasant sound" is essential to enjoy the instrument.
Now, what exactly is a pleasant sound?
Pursuit of pleasant reverb sound
If you’ve experienced playing in a large space such as a concert stage, you understand how good it feels to play within the natural resonance created by the space. Good instruments resonate well, but when you play on a good stage, the space itself resonates - and you’re in charge.
Have you ever noticed there’s an echo on a karaoke microphone? Felt the urge to call into a rocky canyon? People are drawn towards echoed sounds. A pleasant reverb makes you feel as if you have the space all to yourself, and it makes the time spent enjoying the instrument more fulfilling.
That's what we focused on first. For those who play, we want you to spend more time with your instrument. And, we want to make all the time spent with your guitar feel like a premium experience.
This is why we built ACOSPACER
ACOSPACER
Mission
1. Obtain a simple but pleasant analogue reverb while playing
2. Minimize the amount of work required to the player
3. No compromise in terms of playability
4. Avoid damage to the guitar itself
These were the themes of our product development.
Various materials and compositions were considered throughout the design process. Many types of metals, springs, and different mounting structures were tested for best resonance.
Prototypes were made, and actually mounted on dozens of instruments for verification.
During the first stage of development, which lasted approximately one year, more than 50 prototypes were rejected. Once the prototypes were completed, we improved the credibility of their performance both by musicians' intuition and by analysis using technical quantitative data. There were more than 20 test items, including the size and weight of the body, the type of spring, the mounting position, and the shape and strength of the magnets.
The optimal solution for each variable was solved one by one, and ACOSPACER was finally completed in the spring of 2023.