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Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 04:15 PM

I've been thinking of getting one for a long time
and last night I grabbed one on eBay.

Gonna make a review as soon as I receive and try it a bit.

Posted by: Dejan Mar 10 2008, 04:23 PM

e-bow.. sustaining the planet

looking forward to the review

Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 04:29 PM

Cheating, yeah

Posted by: lavendell Mar 10 2008, 04:31 PM

Cool! Can't wait to read your review!

Posted by: Tomotoms Mar 10 2008, 04:55 PM

Maybe get a lesson with an ebow too...?

Posted by: Bogdan Mar 10 2008, 04:56 PM

Thats a cool gadget definitly! Should be fun

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Mar 10 2008, 05:03 PM

Interesting gadget Muris, can't wait the review. Tell us all the dirty details, do not spare the words

Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 05:42 PM

Sure,why not.

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 10 2008, 09:46 PM

Am I the only one that has no idea what that is?!

Posted by: g-forcelover Mar 10 2008, 09:48 PM

no. this makes 2.

Posted by: Fran Mar 10 2008, 09:55 PM

Make it three

Posted by: Tuubsu Mar 10 2008, 10:00 PM

Make it four

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 10 2008, 10:05 PM

Enlighten us!

Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 10:37 PM

Here you go.

The EBow Story

The Energy Bow is a totally unique guitar accessory. It's not just an effect like the many plug-in devices on the market. The EBow does its work on the string itself by producing an energy field that vibrates and sustains your guitar string... Direct String Synthesis™. Infinite Sustain is just the beginning. Powered by a 9-volt battery, the EBow is held in place of your pick, giving you instant access to violin, cello, flute and horn sounds as well as unique sounds of its own. The EBow lets you play as fast as your left hand can scurry through a lick. Fade a string in from a motionless state for a reverse-tape effect. Run the EBow across the strings for gorgeous arpeggios. Add distortion for a screaming guitar sound. Playing the EBow directly over the pickup will increase your volume many fold and give you the crisp sound of super hot pickups. Moving away from the pickup gives you the mellow sound of a hollow body electric. The sounds you discover by experimenting with the EBow will amaze you. And like the best tools of the trade, the EBow will sound different for each musician.

How it Works

Welcome to the world of Direct String Synthesis™. The principal is simple: a focused feedback loop directed at a single string. This produces a powerful, infinite sustain, rich in harmonics for incredible guitar sounds. It's like amplifier feedback with greater control and predictability, at any volume, even through headphones. This hand-held synthesizer provides an amazing variety of textures and tonal slurs — virtually an instrument in itself!

Direct String Synthesis

A synthesizer in the palm of your hand. Complete control over attack, decay and dynamics , as well as a whole new range of tones and textures, makes the EBow one of the most expressive tools ever designed for guitar. Whether sweeping smoothly from voice to voice or jumping from sound to sound, this device is responsive and personal enough to reflect your playing style.

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 10 2008, 10:41 PM

Whoa, that sounds pretty cool! I want one!!

Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 10:44 PM

Guess I pasted too much of text

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 10 2008, 10:46 PM

Cant wait for the review!

Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 10:52 PM

Sure

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 10 2008, 10:56 PM

I saw this on youtube, thought id share for those like me that have never seen one before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwq0i6jP7dQ

Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 11:05 PM

Yep,that's the one

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 10 2008, 11:17 PM

I remember seeing somthing similar in a magazine before, but it was a ring and it worked in conuction with regular picking, something to do with the movement of your hand though.

Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 11:20 PM

Ohh,that's kind a tailor's tool on tip of the finger,thimble.
Sambora used it few times,it creates cool sliding effects.
Is that it?

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 10 2008, 11:45 PM

I found the magazine! Actually its a sort of wah-wah. Also seems kinda cool!

http://electronicdesign.com/Articles/Index.cfm?AD=1&ArticleID=12519

Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 11:46 PM

Ahh yeah,it follows your hand movement and creates wah effects by it, cool.

Posted by: Muris Mar 10 2008, 11:50 PM

Any idea where to buy it btw?

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 10 2008, 11:59 PM

I have no idea, just saw a small ad in guitar world magazine. Cant find one online! Doesnt seem as cool as the ebow though!

Posted by: Muris Mar 11 2008, 12:02 AM

Yeah,I just looked on eBay and Amazon,no sign of it

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 11 2008, 12:09 AM

Seems like a really elusive piece of gear, cant find it anywhere..

Posted by: Trond Vold Mar 11 2008, 12:27 AM

Congrats on the new ebow
Once you get to know it, you can really make some interesting sounds

I still havent managed to fix mine or get a replacement .. so probably going to grab a new one myself

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Mar 11 2008, 12:56 AM

Well, congrats Muris!
The Ebow is on my list too.
There are some shots on the "5 Years In A LIVEtime" Dream Theater's DVD.
John is using the Ebow on "Space-Dye Vest" studio session.

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Mar 11 2008, 01:03 AM

yeah, this tool is amazing !!! give the guitar another new dimension. Love this one, I listen lot of great tunes played with this toy and all are great. I wish had one !!!!

Posted by: Muris Mar 11 2008, 03:07 PM

Thanks guys.

Yeah,Space Die West is a the tune Jerry.

Posted by: Gus Mar 11 2008, 06:58 PM

I wanted to play With or Without , from U2, perfectly and learned that he used e-bow for guitar in the introduction/first verses.
I wanted at least to try one, and all the answers I got from stores were:
"Whatta???"

Posted by: Muris Mar 11 2008, 07:13 PM

That'd be Ebow,yep.

Posted by: man0mule Mar 12 2008, 04:02 PM

my friend has one. These used to be sold in stores like 6 or 7 years ago. I remember wanting one when i was back in high school. Now nobody seems to carry them. You have to buy them directly from the company that makes them or find them on ebay.

I've found that at first the ebow is very counter intuative to use. Once you get the hang of it though it's great.

Posted by: Bogdan Mar 12 2008, 04:44 PM

Anyone have idea if it and how it works on bass guitar ?

Posted by: Muris Mar 12 2008, 05:55 PM

Probably the same thing

Posted by: Dejan Mar 12 2008, 06:11 PM

like this

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OxOv2nVJ9u8

Posted by: Bogdan Mar 12 2008, 09:54 PM

ehheeh that was awesome

Posted by: Muris Mar 26 2008, 01:00 PM

And it's here finally,post man visited me this morning

I'm messing around with it atm and getting lots of unwanted noise,
back on practice,later guys!!

Posted by: Dejan Mar 26 2008, 01:22 PM

give us some samples of unwanted noises

Posted by: Muris Mar 26 2008, 02:06 PM

There,hope you can recognize the tune,it was horrible performance

 EBow_Demo.mp3 ( 701.24K ) : 166

Posted by: audiopaal Mar 26 2008, 03:45 PM

That's great Muris, I want one too

Oh and Muris, I've added a soundclip to the Gibson Chet Atkins review if you wanna hear it in action

Posted by: Dejan Mar 27 2008, 12:16 AM

so patriotic

about second part, do you play both lines at once?

Posted by: Muris Mar 27 2008, 12:53 AM

No actually,I recorded 2 guitars,first one is clean and second one is driven.
But even first one sounds a bit like driven,Ebow effect I guess..

Posted by: Trond Vold Mar 27 2008, 12:59 AM

The ebow always adds some extra volume, which can result in some drive.
Works best with the pot a bit down and the tone set to a more bassy tone to avoid boosting treble frequencies.

Posted by: Muris Mar 27 2008, 01:10 AM

Yeah,just like that,it boosts sounds a lot.

Posted by: Muris Mar 27 2008, 01:10 AM

Oups,double post.

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Mar 27 2008, 08:21 AM

wow, love this sound !!!! I wish I had one