- Toadworks
Infobox_Company
company_name = ToadWorks USA
company_slogan = The Best Effect Pedals In The World
foundation = Mountain View,California 2001
location = Spokane, WA
key_people =Ryan Dunn ,Doug Harrison founders
industry = Musical instruments
products = Guitar Effects
homepage = [http://www.ToadWorksUSA.com/ www.ToadWorksUSA.com]ToadWorks is a
guitar effect brand owned byRyan Dunn and Doug Harrison based inSpokane ,Washington . ToadWorks is primarily known manufacturing the Mr. Ed distortion pedal, which has been incorrectly identified withEddie 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 toSan Francisco , where it occupied the top floor of the famousHobart 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 firstVan 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.citation | last = Edwin | first = Thoen | title = "Toadworks - Mr. Ed Pedal" | date = 1979 [http://www.freestompboxes.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1985&p=24149&hilit=toadworks] , freestompboxes.org]Toadworks in Australia
Toadworks are currently solely distributed in
New South Wales , Australia byPowerhouse Music and Technology and inQueensland byTYM Guitars . [ [http://www.toadworksusa.com/Australia.html Toadworks Australian Dealer List] ]References
External Links
* [http://www.toadworksusa.com Toadworks Global Website]
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