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 the creator of 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]

Reviews

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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.

— Chris Gill, "Review: ToneWoodAmp Multi-Effects Processor for Acoustic Guitars", Guitar World (November 4, 2016) [5]

The ToneWoodAmp is an affordable, cutting-edge product that serves the traditional needs of the performing guitarist. It belongs in every guitarist’s toolbox.

— Nathan Bell, "Gear Review: The Truly Acoustic, Acoustic Guitar ToneWoodAmp", Acoustic Guitar (August 16, 2016)[6]

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.

— Staff, "ToneWoodAmp review", MusicRadar (November 13, 2019) [7]

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. If a $300 investment can make a $5 yard sale axe sound like a Martin X-Series (an approximately $600-$1,000 outlay for a stupendous instrument), you owe it to yourself to spend the dough.

— Staff, "The ToneWoodAmp is the best $250 a guitarist can spend - here's why", Business Insider India (November 14, 2019) [8]


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. ^ "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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "ToneWoodAmp review". MusicRadar. 2019-11-11. Archived from the original on 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  8. ^ "The ToneWoodAmp is the best $250 a guitarist can spend". Business Insider. 2019-11-15. Retrieved 2024-07-26.