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| '''Frantone Electronics''' is a Philadelphia-based ] manufacturer run by ]. | '''Frantone Electronics''' is a Philadelphia-based ] manufacturer run by ]. Blanche operates a ] channel<ref name="youtube">{{YouTube|u=ContourCorsets|Fran Blanche}}</ref> where she discusses the company's history and showcases various electronics projects. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Frantone Electronics first started selling effect pedals in the early 1990s.<ref name="MusRadar">{{cite web|last1=Astley-Brown|first1=Michael|title=Frantone announces return of Cream Puff guitar effects pedal|url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/frantone-announces-return-of-cream-puff-guitar-effects-pedal-637181|website=Music Radar|accessdate=1 May 2020|date=19 April 2016}}</ref> Over the years, the company's boutique pedals would be used by notable musicians including ] and ]<ref name=shreds>{{cite magazine|url=https://sheshredsmag.com/rule-1-is-youre-not-invited-an-interview-with-fran-blanche-of-frantone-electronics/ |title=An Interview with Fran Blanche of Frantone Electronics|publisher=Sheshredsmag.com|date=14 October 2015|accessdate=1 May 2020}}</ref> The company's growth was never steady; Blanche moved Frantone repeatedly. | Frantone Electronics first started selling effect pedals in the early 1990s.<ref name="MusRadar">{{cite web|last1=Astley-Brown|first1=Michael|title=Frantone announces return of Cream Puff guitar effects pedal|url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/frantone-announces-return-of-cream-puff-guitar-effects-pedal-637181|website=Music Radar|accessdate=1 May 2020|date=19 April 2016}}</ref> Over the years, the company's boutique pedals would be used by notable musicians including ] and ]<ref name=shreds>{{cite magazine|url=https://sheshredsmag.com/rule-1-is-youre-not-invited-an-interview-with-fran-blanche-of-frantone-electronics/ |title=An Interview with Fran Blanche of Frantone Electronics|publisher=Sheshredsmag.com|date=14 October 2015|accessdate=1 May 2020}}</ref> The company's growth was never steady; Blanche moved Frantone repeatedly, being ] out of several NYC-area locations.<ref name="lenny">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.lennyletter.com/story/the-lenny-interview-fran-blanche|website=Lenny|title=The Lenny Interview: Fran Blanche|accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | In the early 1990s, Blanche built an effects pedal for herself named the "Fuzzy-Wuzzy," inspired by the popular ]. She subsequently founded Frantone and designed the Hep Cat, the company's first commercial product, which was followed by more pedal designs in the years to follow. Blanche took a hiatus from operating Frantone and worked at ],<ref>{{cite book|title=Rockrgrl|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ogk5AQAAIAAJ|year=2002|publisher=Rockrgrl}}</ref> from about 1997 through 2000,<ref name=shreds/> where she designed the company's new version of the Big Muff pedal.<ref name=lenny/> | ||
| Blanche is a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, as her personal identity as a ] person has led to attacks on her character, which she has cited as harming the company's reputation and growth.<ref name=shreds/> | |||
| ⚫ | In the early 1990s, Blanche built an effects pedal for herself named the "Fuzzy-Wuzzy," inspired by the popular ]. She subsequently founded Frantone and designed the Hep Cat, the company's first commercial product, which was followed by more pedal designs in the years to follow. Blanche took a hiatus from operating Frantone and worked at ],<ref>{{cite book|title=Rockrgrl|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ogk5AQAAIAAJ|year=2002|publisher=Rockrgrl}}</ref> from about 1997 through 2000,<ref name=shreds/> where she designed the company's new version of the Big Muff pedal. | ||
| After some years out of production, the company announced the release of new pedals in 2017, such as the Vibutron,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gak.co.uk/en/frantone-vibutron-tremelo/98165|title=Franton Vibutron Tremelo|publisher=GAK|accessdate=22 January 2017}}</ref> and reintroductions of the Peach Fuzz and Cream Puff designs as limited editions.<ref name="MusRadar" /> | After some years out of production, the company announced the release of new pedals in 2017, such as the Vibutron,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gak.co.uk/en/frantone-vibutron-tremelo/98165|title=Franton Vibutron Tremelo|publisher=GAK|accessdate=22 January 2017}}</ref> and reintroductions of the Peach Fuzz and Cream Puff designs as limited editions.<ref name="MusRadar" /> | ||
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Effects pedal manufacturer | |
| Company type | Sole proprietorship |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music technology |
| Founded | 1994; 31 years ago (1994) in New York City |
| Founder | Fran Blanche |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Effects units |
| Website | www |
Frantone Electronics is a Philadelphia-based hand made effects pedal manufacturer run by Fran Blanche. Blanche operates a YouTube channel where she discusses the company's history and showcases various electronics projects.
History
Frantone Electronics first started selling effect pedals in the early 1990s. Over the years, the company's boutique pedals would be used by notable musicians including Lou Reed and R.E.M. The company's growth was never steady; Blanche moved Frantone repeatedly, being gentrified out of several NYC-area locations.
In the early 1990s, Blanche built an effects pedal for herself named the "Fuzzy-Wuzzy," inspired by the popular Big Muff. She subsequently founded Frantone and designed the Hep Cat, the company's first commercial product, which was followed by more pedal designs in the years to follow. Blanche took a hiatus from operating Frantone and worked at Electro-Harmonix, from about 1997 through 2000, where she designed the company's new version of the Big Muff pedal.
Blanche is a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, as her personal identity as a transgender person has led to attacks on her character, which she has cited as harming the company's reputation and growth.
After some years out of production, the company announced the release of new pedals in 2017, such as the Vibutron, and reintroductions of the Peach Fuzz and Cream Puff designs as limited editions.
References
- Fran Blanche's channel on YouTube
- ^ Astley-Brown, Michael (19 April 2016). "Frantone announces return of Cream Puff guitar effects pedal". Music Radar. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "An Interview with Fran Blanche of Frantone Electronics". Sheshredsmag.com. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ "The Lenny Interview: Fran Blanche". Lenny. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- Rockrgrl. Rockrgrl. 2002.
- "Franton Vibutron Tremelo". GAK. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
Further reading
- Nicholas Kula (2015-06-18). "Welcome Back, Frantone: Her 5 Best". Tone Report. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
- "The Return of Real Boutique: A Chat with Fran Blanche of Frantone". tonereport.com. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- "#263 – An Interview with Fran Blanche". The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2016.