![Aspri Prototype from 1968](https://www.aspri.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/aspri-prototype.jpg)
How It All Began
In 1968
I remember the heartbreaking moment my amp died, leaving me without reverb. As a teen without money to buy a new amp, I sought a solution. Then one day, the echo from my childhood mattress sparked an idea:
‘Why not create a portable and fully mechanical spring reverb for acoustic guitars?’
![Roberto Aspri inventor with Aspri Clip-On Reverb for acoustic guitar circa 1988](https://www.aspri.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/roberto-aspri-with-aspri-clip-on-reverb-1988.jpg)
Established
In 1988
Years of dedication, fueled by passion and innovation, followed.
My vision took shape through relentless experimentation, enriched by insights from guitar virtuosos like Liona Boyd and Alexandre Lagoya.
With the support of CRIQ, Quebec's industrial design incubator, and the creative minds of designers Michel Dallaire and Claude Mauffette, the Aspri Reverb System transformed from a dream into reality.
The Aspri's journey to excellence has been marked by prestigious accolades, including the Canada Award for Business Excellence in Industrial Design and the Prix Graphisme Québec for its unique packaging. It's not just a product; it's a piece of Canadian inventiveness, showcased in Quebec City’s Musée de la Civilisation.
Today...
The Aspri has been perfected over the past 55 years.
Proudly made in Canada, the Aspri has inspired tens of thousands of artists worldwide.
Redesigned for 2024, it now offers even better sound, look, and ease of use.
Every guitarist deserves to sound like an artist. Unleash the artist in you with Aspri!