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'''ToadWorks''' is a [[guitar effect]] brand owned by Ryan Dunn and Doug Harrison based in [[Spokane]], Washington. ToadWorks is primarily known manufacturing the Mr. Ed distortion pedal, |
'''ToadWorks''' is a [[guitar effect]] brand owned by Ryan Dunn and Doug Harrison based in [[Spokane]], Washington. ToadWorks is primarily known for manufacturing the Mr. Ed distortion pedal, the Barracuda flanger, and the Texas Flood overdrive. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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ToadWorks was formed in 2001 in [[Mountain View, California|Mountain View]], CA. During the first year of ToadWorks' existence, operations were located in Ryan Dunn's garage. By 2002 the company had moved to [[San Diego]], where it continued to manufacture products. In 2003 the company was moved back up to [[San Francisco]], where it occupied the top floor of the famous [[Hobart Building]] on Market St. In 2005, the company moved operations to Spokane, WA, where it continues to manufacture its increasingly diverse product line. |
ToadWorks was formed in 2001 in [[Mountain View, California|Mountain View]], CA. During the first year of ToadWorks' existence, operations were located in Ryan Dunn's garage. By 2002, the company had moved to [[San Diego]], where it continued to manufacture products. In 2003, the company was moved back up to [[San Francisco]], where it occupied the top floor of the famous [[Hobart Building]] on Market St. In 2005, the company moved operations to Spokane, WA, where it continues to manufacture its increasingly diverse product line. |
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| ⚫ | In January 2008, ToadWorks announced plans to release a [[flanger]] [[effect pedal]] called Barracuda. This new effect |
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On April 13, 2013, ToadWorks USA released a press release announcing the re-branding of the product line to 'TEN Effects'. |
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==Controversy== |
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The first product offered by ToadWorks was a distortion effect named Mr. Ed. The online community, specifically the [[encyc:Harmony Central|Harmony Central]] effect forum, reacted with enthusiasm, describing the sound of the effect as being similar to the guitar tone on the first [[Van Halen]] record. Although the company denied any attempt to emulate the Van Halen sound, rumors persisted. |
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| ⚫ | In January 2008, ToadWorks announced plans to release a [[flanger]] [[effect pedal]] called Barracuda. This new effect was intended to emulate the distinctive flanger effect heard on the [[Heart (band)|Heart]] song of the [[Barracuda (song)|same name]]. Using a custom-made flanger effect given to them by [[Howard Leese]], ToadWorks initially attempted to reverse-engineer the circuit, but concluded that the original circuit contained design elements that could not be duplicated using modern components, so a new circuit was designed. ToadWorks refers to this new circuit as the "Howard Leese Signature Model." |
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In 2005, the Mr. Ed effect was demonstrated to be a clone of the [[Fuzz Face]] guitar effect.<ref name="clone">{{citation | last = Edwin | first = Thoen | title = Toadworks - Mr. Ed Pedal | year = 1979}} [http://www.freestompboxes.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1985&p=24149&hilit=toadworks], freestompboxes.org</ref> |
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==Toadworks in Australia== |
==Toadworks in Australia== |
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Toadworks are currently solely distributed in [[New South Wales]], Australia by |
Toadworks are currently solely distributed in [[New South Wales]], Australia by Powerhouse Music and Technology and in [[Queensland]] by [[TYM Guitars]] as well as in Melbourne by RockLogic Melbourne.<ref>[http://www.toadworksusa.com/Australia.html Toadworks Australian Dealer List]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Industry | Musical instruments |
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| Founded | Mountain View, California 2001 |
| Headquarters | Spokane, WA |
Key people | Ryan Dunn, Doug Harrison founders |
| Products | Guitar Effects |
| Website | www.ToadWorksUSA.com |
ToadWorks is a guitar effect brand owned by Ryan Dunn and Doug Harrison based in Spokane, Washington. ToadWorks is primarily known for manufacturing the Mr. Ed distortion pedal, the Barracuda flanger, and the Texas Flood overdrive.
History[edit]
ToadWorks was formed in 2001 in Mountain View, CA. During the first year of ToadWorks' existence, operations were located in Ryan Dunn's garage. By 2002, the company had moved to San Diego, where it continued to manufacture products. In 2003, the company was moved back up to San Francisco, where it occupied the top floor of the famous Hobart Building on Market St. In 2005, the company moved operations to Spokane, WA, where it continues to manufacture its increasingly diverse product line.
In January 2008, ToadWorks announced plans to release a flanger effect pedal called Barracuda. This new effect was intended to emulate the distinctive flanger effect heard on the Heart song of the same name. Using a custom-made flanger effect given to them by Howard Leese, ToadWorks initially attempted to reverse-engineer the circuit, but concluded that the original circuit contained design elements that could not be duplicated using modern components, so a new circuit was designed. ToadWorks refers to this new circuit as the "Howard Leese Signature Model."
Toadworks in Australia[edit]
Toadworks are currently solely distributed in New South Wales, Australia by Powerhouse Music and Technology and in Queensland by TYM Guitars as well as in Melbourne by RockLogic Melbourne.[1]