ToadWorks
| Industry | Musical instruments |
|---|---|
| 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 manufacturing the Mr. Ed distortion pedal, which has been incorrectly identified with Eddie Van Halen.
History
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 in 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 it's increasingly diverse product line.
Controversy
The first product offered by ToadWorks was a distortion effect named Mr. Ed. The online community, specifically the 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.
in 2005, the Mr. Ed effect was demonstrated to be a clone of the Fuzz Face guitar effect.[1]
Toadworks in Australia
Toadworks are currently solely distributed in New South Wales, Australia by Powerhouse Music and Technology and in Queensland by TYM Guitars.[2]
References
- ^ Edwin, Thoen (1979), "Toadworks - Mr. Ed Pedal" [1], freestompboxes.org
- ^ Toadworks Australian Dealer List