05-08-08 Pro Analog Pedals IN STOCK!

A bounty of Pro Analog pedals just arrived. We have in stock MKI, MKII, and MKIII Tonebenders, Dual Drives, Power Drives and Dirt Royales.

The Dual Drive is a clean boost or overdrive pedal that is smooth, smooth, smooth. This pedal is a fantastic choice for single coil pickups. Very creamy with nice mids. A very fine sounds pedal indeed.

The Power Driver is an NPN Silicon transistor based overdrive/fuzz based on the famous Colorsound Power Boost pedal. Just like the original this pedal is a MONSTER. Be careful with this one you could put your out!

The Dirt Royale is an overdrive/distortion that works great with humbuckers or single coils. This pedal has a wide dynamic range and cleans up like a germanium fuzz pedal.

Scotty's Tonebender clones are totally hand made right down to the circuit board. He loads them up with European NOS Germanium transistors (Phillips, Mullard, Valvo) that have been tested to his VERY HIGH standards. What you get is super rich fuzz tone with lots of sustain, tons of headroom, and killer harmonics. If you are wanting an ultra high quality Tonebender clone look no further...

04-26-08 Mike Battle, Inventor of the Echoplex dead at 90 - RIP

Mike Battle Inventor of musicans' Echoplex dies By Jim Carney Beacon Journal staff writer

POSTED: 09:17 a.m. EDT, Apr 09, 2008

His invention was used by such guitar greats as Jimmy Page, Joe Walsh, Les Paul and Chet Atkins.

It was called the Echoplex and it was invented by Akronite Mike Battle, a Ford retiree, who lived in Goodyear Heights.

The 90-year-old Mr. Battle died Monday.

Calling hours for the man who also invented the Tubeplex will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hopkins Lawler Funeral Home at 547 Canton Road in Akron.

Funeral services for Mr. Battle will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home followed by burial at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls.

The Echoplex was something that changed the way musicians performed on stage, according to Mr. Battle's Web site, http://www.tubeplex.com .

The invention, which was small enough to carry in one hand, the Web site said, allowed musicians to ''incorporate studio quality echo effects to their live performance.''

Chet Atkins and Les Paul were among the first users of the device, according to a Web site.

And, in an interview with Looper's Delight, at http://www.loopers-delight.com , Battle said Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Joe Walsh of the James Gang, also used the device.

''It's functionality has been time proven and almost every delay effect made after it has paid homage to its design: variable delay time, variable repasts/regeneration, wet/dry balance control all in on panel easily adjusted by the player,'' Mr. Battle's Web site said.'

In a 1984 Beacon Journal story, Mr. Battle talked about being in a Florida bar where he spotted the Echoplex on stage in use by the band.

''When the band finished, I went up to one of the band members and asked him how he liked using it,'' Mr. Battle said in the article.

''He raved bout it so I told him, 'Hey, I'm the guy who invented it.' "

The musician, Mr. Battle said, told the next performer, country western singer Tommy Overstreet, that the inventor of the Echoplex was in the audience and Overstreet then introduced Mr. Battle on stage.

''Embarrassed the hell out of me, but I did kind of enjoy it,'' Mr. Battle said in the article.

Mr. Battle's Web site said ''guitarists have been the main users of this effect,'' but that saxophonists, singers, synthesizer players and more'' used it as well.

''If Mike had not built his legendary machine, who knows what we would have missed.'' the Web site said.

Mr. Battle operated Battle's Electronics on East Market Street for many years.

04-21-08 Love Pedal order in stock now!

The following Love Pedals are in stock *Etrnity *Super 6 *COT 50 *COT Gold *Vibe Call 425-252-9252 to order with a Visa or M/C.

03-04-08 MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delays IN STOCK!

We just got in a shipment of the brand new MXR M-169 Carbon Copy Analog Delays! Featuring 600ms of delay time, bucket brigade technology, top mounted modulation switch, true hardwired bypass, and 2 internal trim controls for width and speed. This pedal sounds fantastic! CALL 425-252-9252 TO ORDER YOURS TODAY. $149.95 PLUS $5.00 SHIPPING IN THE LOWER 48 STATES.

02-17-08 Malekko Heavy Industry Analog Delays are IN STOCK!

We just got a shipment of the brand new Malekko 300 ms ($185.00 plus $5.00 shipping in lower 48) & 600 ms ($255.00 plus $5.00 shipping in lower 48) bucket brigade Analog Delay pedals. These pedals feature switchable true bypass or buffered outputs, bucket brigade analog chips, available in bright or dark voicing, and on the 600 ms models you have a second output that can be ran wet or dry and and a jack for an expression pedal to control the regeneration. These pedals sound awesome and the build qaulity is fantastic. A must have for any pedal junky! CALL 425-252-9252 TO ORDER TODAY!

02-17-08 Love Pedals coming to Tommy's

We have our first shipment on its way from Love Pedals. Eternity, COT 50, COT Gold, Vibe, Super 6.... They are all on the way. Tommy's is the exclusive dealer for Love Pedals in Washington State. You want tone we got it at Tommy's.

02-07-08 Pro Analog Effects

I have great news for all of my fellow fuzzheads. Pro Analog effects are coming to Tommy's! Scotty Smith knows his fuzz pedals in a big way. He makes a few different VERY HIGH QAULITY versions of the famous Tone Bender. I have MKI, MKII, & MKIII's (Scotty's own model) all on the way. They are loaded with N.O.S. Mullard or other high quality European (Valvo, PNP, GE) germanium transistors. All tested for leakage (no more than 50 micro amps of leakage is allowed) and carefully matched for the most authentic & high quality tone achievable. Call or email if you would like to place an order. They will be here in about 4 weeks.

02-06-08 Vox Dealership

Tommy is proud to announce that Vox Amplifiers are now part of the fine line of products represented here at Tommy's Guitar Shop. In business since 1957, Vox is no new comer to the music industry. Known for some of the best guitar tones ever produced and used by The Beatles for crying out loud. I don't think I even need to list anyone else after that, but the user list is miles long with the biggest names in music. The store will be packed with Vox amps in the next week. If your in the area stop in and play.

12-28-07 DR Strings coming to Tommy's

We excited to bring DR Strings to our store. These hand made, ultra high quality strings are among the best strings in the world. With attention to tone quality and string life, DR strings are an excellent addition to our product lines. We will be carrying DR's for electric, acoustic and bass. Our first order will arrive next week.

12-19-07 Menatone & Z Vex IN STOCK!!!

All done buying gifts for your loved ones? Get YOURSELF something nice for Christmas!!! We have some tasty treats just in time for Christmas here at Tommy's. Our Menatone & Z Vex orders have both arrived and we are all stocked up with some of the best tone money can buy. Vexter Fuzz Factorys, Box of Rock, & Box of Metal pedals are just a few of the Z Vex pedals we have in. Blue Collar Overdrives, King Of Britains, Top Boost in a Can, Howies, Ms Foxy Browns, Red Snappers, you get the idea, we have lots and lots of good stuff! Order now, because they wont last. Call 425-252-9252 to purchase with a Visa or M/C by phone.

11-07-07 Incoming pedals!!

* We have a couple of the BRAND NEW Truley Beautiful Disaster pedals made by OohLaLa Manufacturing and hand painted by Jason Myrold in route. These pedals take fuzz to a whole new world. Not for the faint of heart!!!

* Also on the way are the HAND WIRED 1974 Script Logo MXR Phase 90's. These are dead on accurate to the original Script 90's in every way. A must have for sure! They will be here in the next few days.

* In route right now is my first order for Diamond Guitar Pedals. Memory Lanes, Halo Chorus's, and Fireburst Distortion's are all on the way!

* We have 1 D*A*M Red Rooster available for pre-order. Do I need to even go into how hard it is to get these pedals. Just call right now and get it for crying out loud! $280.00 plus $8.00 shipping in the lower 48 states. The order will be hitting my door any day now!!! Call 425-252-9252

10-24-07 Keeley Compressors IN STOCK NOW!

We just got in a shipment from Keeley Electronics. 2 knob and 4 knob compressors are in stock now!

10-17-07 Circa 1870 Martin 2 1/2-17 JUST IN!

We have a new arrival here at the shop. A circa 1870 Martin 2 1/2-17 that has been in 1 family its entire life! 100% origianl with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. The original wood coffin case is also included and in great shape. I will be listing this guitar soon, but feel free to call or email for more info.

10-04-07 Roger Giffin Custom Guitars

Tommy's Guitar Shop is very proud to announce we are now carrying Giffin Guitars. Here is the short history lesson on Giffin Guitars.

Roger started Giffin Guitars in England, where it existed in various forms from the late 60's up until the mid 80's. During those years he was fortunate enough to hook up with a lot of very good musicians. This gave him the opportunity and encouragement to design and build guitars that became widely accepted in England at that time.

The workshop was located under a bridge by the river Thames in London, and it soon became a meeting place for many 'name' player of that time. It became the hotspot for people seeking great guitars and guitar service.

Regular customers included Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend and John Entwhistle (The Who), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Andy Summers (The Police) David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), and many more. Hundreds of quality, reasonably priced guitars were made at "Giffin Guitars."

In the late '70s, Roger was designing a prototype guitar that became the Steinberger 'M' series.

It was because of this guitar that Roger was offered the job to run Gibson's West Coast custom shop in Los Angeles. Roger needed a change at that point, and jumped at this opportunity.

So, in 1988 Roger moved to California. Once in L.A. and , employed by Gibson, Roger started building Gibson Custom instruments and fronting the Gibson West Coast repair shop. During this time, Roger built many different Gibson custom guitars, while the "Giffin" side of things was "on a slow burner."

The client list during this time included names like Eddie Van Halen, Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton, Jimmy Page and Malcolm Young, among many others. Roger ran the Gibson custom shop up until Dec. '93 together with his co-worker and good friend Gene Baker. At that point it was decided that the whole Gibson operation was to be moved to Nashville. I worked in Los Angeles up until June of 2004 building small quantities of hand made guitars from my home.

In July 2004, Roger moved to Portland Oregon.

Roger continues to maintain, as always, the very highest hand built standards for his instruments. "I feel that my hands-on approach to guitar building still gives me the greatest satisfaction, and it allows me to produce unique and individual instruments."

We have a Model T in stock NOW!

09-20-07 TC Electronics IN STOCK!

We just recieved a shipment of TC Electronics Nova Reverb and Stereo Chorus Flanger pedals. The Nova Delay pedals will be arriving VERY SOON!

08-09-07 Diamond Effects are coming to Tommy's!!

We are proud to announce that we are now an official dealer for Diamond Effects, makers of the famous Memory Lane analog delay. We have an order shipping to us right now and will have some of the pedals in the shop REAL SOON!!!

08-01-07 Our 1 year anniversray!

So...... A year ago I bought my friends guitar shop and made it my own. Sounds easy enough, but first....... lets jump back in time 4 years.

I remember the day my friend Donny called me and told me he was starting his own guitar shop and he found a location in Everett. He invited me up to see the spot and share his vision and dreams. I drove north to downtown Everett and found Donny's store located on 1911 Hewitt Ave. From the moment I walked into the store, which was yet to be set up, I fell in love with it. Donny's shop was a cool little space on the ground floor of a four story apartment building constructed in the early 1900's. It was originally a hotel where the original train station was located. It had high ceilings, creeky old wood floors, and beautiful vintage light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. The city of Everett had just finished building a 6000 + seating arena right across the street and was in the process of building new sidewalks and doing street improvements. I could clearly see that this area was in an exciting rebirth and Donny was in the heart and center of it. I was really happy for Donny, he had made a great move. This might sound weird but that day I also felt deep in my heart that someday I would be in this spot, that this shop would be Tommy's Guitar Shop.

So now lets fast forward 3 years.... It was a Friday in April 2006 when I got a call from Donny, at the guitar store I was managing. Now getting a call from Donny was not that unusual, as we are friends and we also would do business together trading gear back and forth. But this was not your ordinary phone call. I answer the phone and Donny asks me, "Tommy would you like to buy my guitar shop?" I thought he was joking, but since I really did want to buy his shop I said Yes. I than asked him if he was being serious. He said YES, and I was now going numb. I said "Dude you better not be messing with me." He said "Tommy I am dead serious." The next 3 months were a whirl wind. I had to put together my business plan, get a bank loan, and most important make sure my wife was ok with me doing this. I did a lot of praying and spent all of my free time getting my ducks in a row. It was intense!!! I moved into the store in mid July and had my first full month of business in August 2006.

The first year has been AMAZING!!! I have been blessed with lots of really great customers who I consider my friends. These customers are located in the communities that surround my shop. People all over the Puget Sound. A lot of these people I have known for years!! There are also my friends that I have made all over this awesome country we live in and for that matter all over the world. People in California, New York, Virginia, Oregon, Missouri, Texas, Hawaii, Alaska, London, Tokyo, Germany, Finland, Brasil, Australia, and so many many more. I wish I could be going to all the cool locations that I have sent guitars to! In fact that sounds like a good goal to reach. Well I just wanted to share a little bit of my story with the people that helped make my dream come true, and again, THANK YOU. You are all amazing! I look forward to what the future holds and I will continue to work hard creating the coolest guitar shop in Washington.

Tommy

06-08-07 Tim Lerch Blues Seminar - Breaking out of the Boxes

We are excited to have Tim Lerch coming to our shop for a private guitar clinic Thursday August 2nd at 7pm. Tim is an amazing guitar player and he specializes in Jazz - Swing, Bebop and Beyond, Fingerstyle Solo, Improvisation, Blues- Delta, Chicago, Jump, Contemporary, Slide, Country- Chicken Pickin, Rock-a-billy, Western Swing Fingerstyle- Travis Atkins, ....................................................................................................................... Tim has studied with Joe Diorio, Lenny Breau, Ted Greene, Joe Pass, Jimmy Wyble, Ron Eschete and Mick Goodrick. This will be a 2 hr seminar geared to intermediate players. The subject will be "Breaking out of the Boxes - Going Beyond Pentatonic Soloing". Call us at 425-252 -9252 to get a spot. Limited to 20 participants so call soon.

August, 2 2007 at Tommy's Guitars / Blues Seminar - Breaking out of the Boxes Hewitt Ave, Everrett, Washington Cost : $25

05-11-07 New Arrivals!!

We just got in a SUPER CLEAN Mesa Boogie Trem-O-Verb 2x12 combo. A sweet Marshall 1959x 100 watt Superlead reissue, and a 1997 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Elegant with a super deep 3D quilted maple top in Amber. I will be getting photos up soon, but they might sell before I have a chance. Call 425-252-9252 for more details, or send us an email. The Les Paul is light weight, has a chuncky 59 size neck, and rings like a bell, Oh Ya!!!!

05-07-07 D*A*M Red Rooster Available!

We got a shipment in from D*A*M on Saturday. Almost the entire order was pre-sold...You people are sick! However there is 1 and ONLY 1 Red Rooster available for sale, $250.00 plus shipping. This is the ONLY pedal that is left from a BIG order. *** EMAIL ME AND ASK TO BE ADDED TO THE D*A*M ORDER UPDATE LIST AND YOU WILL BE EMAILED IN ADVANCE OF MY NEXT ORDER GIVING YOU FIRST SHOT AT WHATS COMING IN!***

05-01-07 Keeley Pedals IN STOCK!

We just got in a sweet batch of Keeley Effects today. We have Katana Boosts, Fuzz Heads, Java Boosts, and 2 Knob Compressors. They will be added to the site soon or just call us at 425-252-9252 and order one by phone!

04-28-07 The Malekko B:ASSMASTER is HERE!!

Our first order from The Malekko Heavy Industry just arrived. Malekko is the builder of the B:ASSMASTER bass fuzz/octave. This pedal is a sonic replica of the famous Maestro Brassmaster. With some modern upgrades, such as true bypass switching, and a heavy duty enclosure. From the second I plugged this monster in I knew we had something special. The B:ASSMASTER nails the Brassmaster tone on the nail head. No need to spend $600.00 for a vintage unit. The B:ASSMASTER is the answer. This pedal is also great with guitar!

Go to our bass effects section to check it out....

04-26-07 D*A*M pedals that are available for pre-order

As of 10:00 am P.S.T. the following D*A*M pedals are still available for pre-order. QTY 3 RAMS HEAD, QTY 2 SONIC TITAN, QTY.1 DRAGONFLY, QTY. 1 RED ROOSTER CALL 425-252-9252 TO ORDER BY PHONE WITH VISA OR M/C.

04-25-07 D*A*M pedals in route!

I just heard from David Main that my order is shipping. We are taking advanced orders and the pedals are selling out QUICK! Contact us to secure the D*A*M pedal of your dreams.

04-25-07 D*A*M 1966 SOLD OUT!!!

Here we go again. I just announced the in coming D*A*M order and the pre-orders are selling D*A*M quick.. We are now sold out of 1966 pedals. More to come.....

04-25-07 MK II Pro's SOLD OUT!!

I just sold the final MK II Pro for this order. I still have Ram's Heads, Dragonflys, Sonic Titans, Dlx Meatheads, and Red Roosters! get one before they are all gone.

04-12-07 E13 Effects are on the way!

I just recieved notice from Devi at Effector 13 that my order shipped today! I will have E13 pedals in stock by Monday. FUZZ OUT!

03-17-07 Several vintage Marshalls in stock.

I am running behind on listing alot of the recent items I have for sale. I currently have in stock the following BRITISH amps: 2 1979 Marshall 2203 MKII 100 watt, 1 1978 Marshall 2204 MKII 50 Watt, 1 1989 Marshall 2203 JCM800 100 watt, 1 1981 Marshall 1986 JCM800 50 watt BASS head with the matching model 1937 2x12 cabinet, 1970 Orange OR100G Plexi Graphic 1/2 stack VERY RARE!, 1979 Marshall 1960A check front with the original G12M-65's

03-17-07 Twins!

I have 2 Silverface Fender Twin Reverbs in stock right now. They are both in real nice shape and sound real clean.

03-17-07 NEW SIGN!

My new store sign is UP!! For those of you who are able to visit my store in person. I am sure you remember the old sign with the well weathered guitars and wooden letters. Well we have put her to rest. I now have my store logo up in lights! Come by and see us soon...

03-12-07 Keeley Electronics ON THE WAY!!

We are pleased as punch to announce that Tommy's Guitar Shop is the exclusive dealer for Keeley Electronics in Washington State. We have an order that will be in stock in the next few weeks.

02-28-07 T Rex Effects IN STOCK!

A HUGE order just arrived from T Rex Effects. Most of the T Rex models are IN STOCK NOW!

02-27-07 Catalinbread Silver Kiss Overdrive IN STOCK!!!

The brand new Catalinbread Silver Kiss Overdrive is IN STOCK NOW!!! This pedal is very dynamic and open sounding. It has very little compression and cleans up with the volume control on your guitar. The Silver Kiss Overdrive acts much like a tube driven amp and works excellent with single coil and humbucking pickups. On Sale for $169.99!

02-21-07 T-Rex Effects are on the way!!

Tommy's Guitar Shop is now an official dealer for T-Rex pedals. T-Rex pedals are built in Denmark with only the highest quality components and state of the art designs. We have a BIG order coming our way!

02-09-07 1960 Gibson ES-330TD JUST ARRIVED!!!

We just got in a great 1960 Gibson ES-330TD. Check it out in the Electric Hollowbody section!

02-02-07 Electro-Harmonix Effects in Stcok!

We just got in a gigantic order of EH. Nanos, POG's, Big Muffs's, Small Stones, Small Clones, Deluxe Memeory Man's, ect... ect... ect.... You get the point we got the mother load!

02-02-07 Dean Limited run of 500 Dave Mustaine VMNT1's with autogrphed Megadeath CD

Tommy's has ONLY 2 of the limited run of 500 Dave Mustaine VMNT1's available for pre-order. We have one in Black and one in Silver still available, but don't wait too long, as we have allready taken several orders and these are the only two left. Get one while you can! These guitars will come with a Dean Deluxe hardshell case and an autographed Megadeath CD. ****Contact us for more details****

02-02-07 Tommy is an OFFICAL Dean USA Custom Shop Dealer.

Dean has only a VERY small handful of select dealers that are allowed to carry the USA Custom Shop line. Tommy's Guitar Shop is one of them! We are the ONLY Dean USA Custom Shop Dealer in the state of Washington. If you have always dreamed of owning a one of a kind hand made Dean. We are the store that can help bring that dream to reality. ***Contact us for more details***

01-06-07 Effector 13 Coming to Tommy's!!!

Tommy's Guitar Shop is proud to announce that Effector 13 pedals are the latest addition to our pedal line up. We have placed an opening order and pedals will be in the sotre in the next couple months. Good things take time and effector 13 is well worth the wait!

01-06-07 Tommy's is now an authorized full line Crate Dealer!

Tommy's is proud to announce that we are now an authorized full line dealer for Crate Amplifiers. We have placed a nice opening order and it will be in sotre in the next 2 weeks! All TUBE guitar combos, Acoustic amplifiers, Bass combos, Limos and Taxis! They are ALL on the way to Tommy's!!

01-01-07 D*A*M Sonic Titans * MKII Pro's SOLD OUT!!!

D*A*M Sonic Titan and MK II Pro pedals are sold out until my next order arrives.

01-01-07 Happy New Year!!!

Thank you to everyone for a GREAT 2006. I look forward to what 2007 has in store. Stay tuned there will lots of great things going on at Tommy's!!

12-30-06 D*A*M 1966's are SOLD OUT!!

I am not joking my D*A*M pedal order is selling out FAST!!! 1966 pedals are now sold out until my next order arrives.

12-28-06 D*A*M Meathead Deluxes SOLD OUT!!!

Meathead Deluxes are now SOLD OUT until my next order arrives. I placed a HUGE order with D*A*M on 12-27-06. These pedals are flying out the door. This is a true statment of quailty. The people have spoken!!!

12-27-06 D*A*M Red Roosters SOLD OUT!

We just SOLD OUT of D*A*M Red Rooster pedals until our next order arrives.

12-22-06 D*A*M Ram Head's SOLD OUT!!!!

Well we just got our order in from D*A*M and they are flying out the door. Ram Heads are sold out until my next order arives. If you want a D*A*M pedal I suggest you get your D*A*M order in right away! FUZZ OUT!

12-21-06 D*A*M Pedals in stock NOW!

Our order just arrived from D*A*M pedals. ALL MODELS ARE IN STOCK!!!!

12-20-06 MI Audio Crunch Box & Boost-n-Buff pedals IN STOCK NOW!

Just got in a fresh batch of Crunch Boxes and Boost-n-Buffs from MI Audio. Come and get em!

12-20-06 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Tommy's Guitar Shop would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that has been a part of our store this past year. Without our loyal customers we are nothing. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

12-14-06 MI Audio order in route!

Tommy's has an order on its way from MI Audio. A BUNCH of Boost-n-Buff and Crunch Box pedals are on thier way from Australia! All other MI pedals are good in stock right now.

12-13-06 D*A*M Effects in route to Tommy's!

Tommy's has a HUGE shipment of D*A*M effetcs on its way from England right now. Everything is on its way. MK II pro's, 1966's, Red Roosters, Sonic Titans, Rams Heads, Meatheads.... They are all comin!!!!

12-02-06 Great selection of Deans!

We just received a big shipment from Dean. Guitars, Basses, Mandolins. You name it we got it. Tommy is also happy to special order ANY Dean product that you might be looking for. The Dean USA Custom Shop is building some beautiful guitars these days and Tommy is always happy to help you select the right guitar with the exact options you want.

10-25-06 MI Audio IN STOCK!!

We just received a HUGE order from MI Audio. All of the pedals on the site are good in stock and ready to ship.

10-22-06 Catalinbread Effects IN STOCK!

Tommy's is now an authorized dealer for Catalinbread Effects. Hand built in the Pacific NW these pedals are absolutly FANTASTIC!!!

10-21-06 Seymour Duncan & Duncan Antiquity Pickups IN STOCK!

Tommy's Guitar Shop is proud to offer a full selection of Seymour Duncan pickups and Duncan Antiquity pickups. I will be adding the whole selection of pickups to the site in the next few days!

10-20-06 Tommy's Guitar Shop is on line!!

Welcome to my brand new website/store. You will find tons of great used, vintage, new & boutique items for sale with lots of pictures and mp3 samples. My guitar shop is my lives passion and whether you are in my store in Everett Wa. or shopping online you will always get nothing but the most professional and courteous service.