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  • Comment: Reviews are not something that is usually within a Wikipedia article, especially since a large chunk of the article is just the "reviews" section. SirMemeGod  13:33, 9 October 2024 (UTC)
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Tonewoodamp
InventorOfer Webman
Inception2014
ManufacturerHONZ Technologies, LLC
Websitewww.tonewoodamp.com
Notes
HONZ Technologies, LLC[1]
Legal statusLLC
PurposeGuitar accessory
Location
  • Phoenix, AZ, USA
ProductsTonewood Amplifier
Marketing
Helene Webman
Product design
Ofer Webman
Websitewww.tonewoodamp.com

Tonewoodamp is a novel acoustic guitar accessory, a mini amp and a digital signal processor (DSP) with effects such as reverb, delay, echo and tremolo. The device infuses amplified sound back into the body of the guitar itself.[2] The Tonewoodamp, attaches to the back of the acoustic guitar with magnets, a pickup is required.[3][4] A successful crowdfunding effort brought the Tonewoodamp to market, Ofer Webman concieved the idea and designed a working prototype, engineers were brought in to fine tune the product.[3]

Honz Technologies, LLC is the company behind the Tonewoodamp product, Honz Technologies was inducted into the Inc 5000 in 2020.[1]

The Tonewoodamp is described as innovative and affordable, [5][6] the device can create sounds that would otherwise require a traditional amplifier with effects.[7] Nathan Bell of Acoustic Guitar magazine reports that the x brace component (magnet component for inside of the guitar) should be augmented with additional tape or adhesive, and that experimenting with optimal positioning of the x brace may lead to better performance. He also notes that the iOS cable for the unit to connect to Apple devices is sold separately.[6] Nick Ryan Piescor of American Songwriter magazine notes that the instructions for installing the Tonewoodamp are extensive and it took some time to calibrate the device to the guitar and find the optimal position for the x brace component. He also reports that the amp would occasionally cut out, this problem was resolved by using the recommended AA batteries.[8] A product rating and customer feedback web component exists on the Tonewoodamp website, as of October 8th, 2024, 96% of the product rating received 5 stars, 4% received four stars. Six of the eight hundred seventy-four reviews are 3 star, or 2 star reviews. Of these, complaints about batteries and x brace mounting failure prevail. There are no 1 star ratings. One reviewer states that the Tonewoodamp makes a cheap guitar sound better, but doesn't improve the sound quality of their expensive guitar.[9][10]

In the ten years since its introduction, the Tonewoodamp had been nicknamed "Twamp", vendors like Yahama and Lava have introduced similar technology, requiring the purchase of one of their guitars. In 2024, the Tonewoodamp 2 was introduced along with an iOS/Android (mixing) app with Bluetooth connectivity. The new Twamp includes the ability to use four effects at the same time and has a rechargeable battery. The external controller has been reduced in size and includes a mechanism that allows it to attach to guitars with curved backs.[11]

Notable users

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Andy McKee, Mike Dawes, Becky Langan, Larry Mitchell, Ben Lacy, Guy Buttery, Karla Davis, Cory Batten, Dayna Manning, Steve Katz, Jerry Douglas and George Benson[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Phoenix, AZ". Inc.com. 1970-01-01. Archived from the original on 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  2. ^ "ToneWoodAmp pushes digital effects through an acoustic guitar's body". New Atlas. 2014-09-24. Archived from the original on 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  3. ^ a b c Randall, Mac (2023-11-17). "ToneWoodAmp's Helene Webman on Her Company's Unique Gear and Mission". Acoustic Guitar. Archived from the original on 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  4. ^ Dickson, Jamie (2014-12-08). "ToneWoodAmp seeks backers". MusicRadar. Archived from the original on 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  5. ^ Gill, Chris (2016-11-04). "Review: ToneWoodAmp Multi-Effects Processor for Acoustic Guitars". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-07-26. The ToneWoodAmp is not only innovative and useful, but it's also incredibly cool and affordable, and it may even change the way acoustic players perform and record.
  6. ^ a b Bell, Nathan (2016-08-16). "Gear Review: The Truly Acoustic, Acoustic Guitar ToneWoodAmp [VIDEO]". Acoustic Guitar. Archived from the original on 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-26. The ToneWoodAmp is an affordable, cutting-edge product that serves the traditional needs of the performing guitarist. It belongs in every guitarist's toolbox.
  7. ^ "ToneWoodAmp review". MusicRadar. 2019-11-11. Archived from the original on 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-26. The ToneWoodAmp is a fantastic creative tool for use at home... or anywhere else. Your can get sounds fast that wouldn't be possible without finding your guitar lead and booting up a computer or an amp with effects.
  8. ^ Piescor, Nick Ryan (2018-06-08). "TonewoodAmp review". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  9. ^ "Customer Reviews". ToneWoodAmp. 2024-09-20. Archived from the original on 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  10. ^ "The ToneWoodAmp is the best $250 a guitarist can spend". Business Insider. 2019-11-15. Retrieved 2024-07-26. I honestly can't imagine living without this little guy. I won't say it turned my Yamaha into something magical ... well, actually, I will say that
  11. ^ Eastwood, Clit (2024-10-07). "Acoustic guitar amp pushes multi-effects through the sound hole". New Atlas. Archived from the original on 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2024-11-21.