The Guitammer Company operates as a research, development, and licensing company. The company also operates as a manufacturer and marketer of low frequency audio transducers that allows users to feel low frequency sound (bass) like a subwoofer but silent.
Products
The company sells three major categories of hardware products, such as ButtKicker brand low frequency audio transducers; audio amplifiers; and accessories, with different sizes and configurations based upon the market and use. It sel...
The Guitammer Company operates as a research, development, and licensing company. The company also operates as a manufacturer and marketer of low frequency audio transducers that allows users to feel low frequency sound (bass) like a subwoofer but silent.
Products
The company sells three major categories of hardware products, such as ButtKicker brand low frequency audio transducers; audio amplifiers; and accessories, with different sizes and configurations based upon the market and use. It sells approximately 20 different standalone and all-in-one packaged products.
The company’s products include six different types of ButtKicker brand transducers, which provide the vibration or low frequency audio (bass) effects, various models of amplifiers, two wireless options, and the accessories necessary to facilitate the use of its products in its core markets. Its products are sold for use in home theater, cinema, gaming, and by musicians and professional audio technicians.
Wireless ButtKicker Kit
The wireless ButtKicker Kit is designed for home theater and gaming use. Included in the kit is one ButtKicker Advance low frequency transducer, one ButtKicker Power Amplifier with wireless send and receive units and remote control, one Chair/Couch Mounting Kit, and all the cables and wires necessary to hook the system up to home theater and gaming systems.
ButtKicker LFE Kit
The ButtKicker LFE Kit is designed for home theater and gaming use. Included in the kit is one ButtKicker LFE low frequency transducer, one ButtKicker 1000 watt power amplifier, one Chair/Couch Mounting Kit, and all the cables and wires necessary to hook the system up to home theater and gaming systems.
ButtKicker Gamer (the Gamer)
The Gamer is designed for gaming and simulator use with video games for use with PCs, game consoles, and racing and flight simulators. The Gamer enables the user to feel gunshots, explosions, and special effects of video games, as well as the bass beat for music. The Gamer works with various types of computers, all gaming systems and any type of digital music player, including any MP3 player or iPod. It works by splitting the audio signal from the PC, game console or iPod into the Gamer’s amplifier.
The Gamer attaches to the center post of various office type chairs. Included in the kit are one ButtKicker Gamer with integrated chair mounting arm, one ButtKicker Gamer power amplifier, and all the cables and wires necessary to hook the system up to PCs, gaming systems, and digital music players. A Quick Start Guide and manual are also included with the Gamer.
Sales and Marketing
The company’s products are sold worldwide through independent manufacturers’ sales representatives, dealers, and distributors. Its sales network includes custom home theater, specialty electronics, furniture, musician, professional audio, consumer home theater, and electronics dealers.
The company’s products have been sold worldwide with distributors and dealers worldwide. Additionally, the company has an agreement with Pearl Drums whereby they sell ‘Pearl’s Throne Thumper by ButtKicker’ to the musician and pro audio markets in the U.S. and Europe.
Other marketing efforts consist of online promotions with the company’s major partners, such as Amazon.com sponsorships of online racing and simulator leagues and teams, and endorsements from well know musicians.
Suppliers
The company’s principal suppliers include Eminence Speaker, LLC (Eminence, Kentucky); Shenzhen Actiway Industrial Co. - Shenzhen Actiway Electronics Co., Ltd. Factory (Shenzhen, China); and LFT Manufacturing, LLC (Westerville, Ohio).
Intellectual Property
The company has a registered trademark for the name ‘ButtKicker’ and the name ‘ButtKicker Live!’.
History
The Guitammer Company was incorporated in Ohio in 1990.