All user reviews for the E Bow E Bow Plus

My opinion does not bring anything more to the overall opinion:
The big + is that you can draw sounds terrible, especially the harmonic position;
The - and there ... :
- It is extremely fragile, a small drop of 50 cm and the object was shattered, it took the bard of scotch (I should have done it the direct out of the box when I bought it)
- It is possible to draw sound unexpected, if you look at the videos on Youtube, but we do not get something for nothing, it takes a tremendous job
- The device generates a signal much higher than the normal guitar signal, we must provide a volume pedal or work his technique knob to adjust the volume
- Expensive for what it is, and in my opinion, it is a device to be used sparingly, but having said that, it produces a very nice sound and it produces a small effect on the audience, c ' is undeniable, especially when its working its downstream. Filres with a reverse delay, distortion, there's plenty to do really terrible things.

The Ebow (electronic bow) is a guitar effect.
Used by the greatest, it is one of the most confusing effects of the past 20 years. Infinite sustain and high sensitivity are waiting for you!
It's what the brochure says.
In reality, it takes a little time to adapt and a little practice.
It's nice to use occasionally or "psyche" just his compositions but the price is exorbitant for I find a little piece of plastic so fragile. It's been two times that I reaffixable mine.
Basically: it's two plastic balls (when we could think otherwise). He should have quit doing steel to increase its weight.
So verdict: Better to borrow from a friend for the little time you use or purchase of Cygnus but by checking out its contours. Despite this beast once mastered, it's pretty fendard.

Mode "Harmonic"
Powered by 9V battery

Artists, groups using this effects pedal: Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins ...

Ah the famous Ebow. I’ve seen quite a few players with this and seen them doing interesting things with it. It’s basically a hand held sustainer. It’s got two modes now as well on this plus model, that allows you to just sustain the harmonic note which is also quite cool. I personally haven’t found a use for the ebow myself yet other than copy somebody else or some other U2 songs I’ve heard. But the usage and concept is quite simple. If one wants to sustain a note for a long period of time, use the Ebow. That’s the main and only purpose of this device. How often would one use it versus another effect, say, distortion? VERY sparingly or rarely obviously.

The sound itself is the original guitar’s signal so there is nothing like true bypass whatever etc to be counted into this review. For beginners you may have trouble getting this thing to work properly it does work easier and better on electric guitar because of the magnets of the pickups, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use it on acoustics as I’ve heard and seen it being used on acoustics quite often. Of course it’s a magnetic-type of effect and that’s why it’s way easier to use on electrics. Also if you have distortion on you can get a very nice searing sustaining note, sounds great to boot depending on the context of the song I’d say!

Overall, the Ebow is a very cool tool to get some atmospheric-type sounds and contexts to add texture to your song. If you have one it’s worth using every so often, if you don’t have one, it’s worth trying out and borrowing it from your friend and never giving it back. Give it a try if you get the chance to but I wouldn’t go out of my way to get one either!

Features:
Small plastic housing
9v powered
On/off switch
Harmonic/regular mode switch

This unit is INCREDIBLE. It makes your guitar string sustain forever! Well, as long as the battery lasts. It will even cause an acoustic guitar, or bass guitar's strings to vibrate indefinitely. The operation is very simple - hold the EBow directly over the string that is intended to vibrate, switch it on, and hold your breath! Actually, don't hold your breath - this unit can keep the sustain happening much longer than you can hold your breath! You'd pass out from oxygen deprivation before this baby quit working! This is a pre-cursor to cool innovations like the Fernandez Sustainer pickup, and the Moog Guitar, both instruments that allow infinite sustain on a physical guitar string.

The effects one can achieve using one of these little guys are incredible! It can make an electric or acoustic or bass sound like a cello, violin, synthesizer, horns, flutes...it is a world-class box built on a great idea. The harmonic modes are especially cool, and with a little practice, one can develop a technique to switch back and forth between the regular mode and harmonic mode while simultaneously holding a sustaining note. Adding ambient sounds like reverb or delay can definitely add to the effect's effectiveness.

The only "downside" I can see at all is that multiple strings cannot be sustained, but I'm not sure how physically and practically/financially possible that idea would be for the designers of the EBow to integrate. I guess another minor gripe is that this is a tad cumbersome for the hand - it would be neat to see a unit that sustains like this, but could also allow the player to continue to hold and use a pick at the same time.

All in all, this is an excellent product, rife with inspiration, and I'd recommend it to any forward-thinking metal-stringed instrument musician. The hours you'd spend creating new sonic textures and soaring solos will definitely make it worth the hundred dollar price tag.

MODEL This is the only available dsormais, the other as deprecated.
What changes is an deuxime vibration mode, richer in harmonics but still sharp and trs. For those who do not know, it's electro-magntique device that moves when the cord is over. What epremet have endless sustain, to simulate a bow (o the name), and tons of ways. It works on acoustic, electric, or bass (all string instruments mtalliques quite fine, actually). Note qu'tant made for the guitar, it's pretty hard to play something else, even if it is feasible with Entran.
The less this product is its price: 120 to the plastoc and a magnet (batteries not included!), Trs is expensive, but unfortunately patent: it's monopoly!
However, it is accompanied by a leaflet that explains the different techniques with a cassette leons in English, a badge, a sticker, and a small velvet bag to store the jewelry, which is pleased t nice.

The E + bow is the new version of the old E bow (bow electronic) which shall adopt production was in 1999. For those who do not know this device cr magntique field over the rope that will vibrate Crant an effect violoning with endless sustain .. yay.

Its functionality is simple: A 3-position switch Ebow / off / Ebow-harmonic. As against its use is somewhat Drout to departure. But then it lets you do a lot of sounds when you get enough INTERESTED well use it.

Report qualitprix is ​​the least of the product: as everyone agrees to say it plutt expensive for what it is. I bought it for just over 100 the era. But I think it's not too bad all over. Plutt spy picture that I have been .. on my wooden coffee table, was class eh?
Most is you can do a mulititudes sound depending on how it is used. Everything explained in the instructions are in English of course (but you still work the same bte to get there). This is an original accessory.

I use it since 2004 and I am glad plutt.

I would do this choice to the extent I use it fairly regularly. However, it should perhaps not be for everyone. Let me explain, it is a device designed to do a lot of effects like violoning and its use as I said above is not really empty ds beginners. Clearly it is impossible to re-create what the guy on the tape provided unless you really work this thing and the dlaisser mdiator.

So if that's what kind of effects you want to incorporate your game, or you want to drop the mdiator, I'd say it's a good investment. on the other hand, if an accessory you just want to try because, well, you never heard the sound of something or want to toy once or twice, take it to a friend. Note that you can activate only one rope once.

A tip before you buy, see what has given the seller. I would put even when a note ..

I use this for 6 months, and I do not regret my investment, especially since I bought the net, suddenly, it is much cheaper (well, approximately 100 euros all of the same , it's expensive for what some will say, but it is the lot of many other effects) if you buy in stores.

I think the effect using simple (for the use of mine, I do not play prtends egg type stuff on the tape book with the toy), it suffices to apply the selected string (for cons, you can not use it on several strings simultaneously), in front of the microphone, and action magntique, dcolle your sound, producing an endless sustain. He has frankly what s'clater and fly away with this (you dj radiohead cost or Sigur Ros?), Especially if you combine it with other effects, like delay or distortion (wah wah and even in my case), with different techniques left hand (tremolo, bends, etc ...).

I am using only one of two modes, a "harmonic" for once making a sound too loud, enough to explode the ears.

This kind of effect corresponds well my style and what I want (alternative use of the guitar) I do not regret my investment. In addition, it is much more use than vritable archer ais (what I did to beginners), with breathtaking sonic possibilities. Gnial, even if it is true it does not apply any style. you have to buy, not to try, but becaufe spcial looking for something and especially for a style prcis. Do not buy a head shot then.

J'ulilise the Ebow Plus recently. I had used several times before acquiring one but I'm really surprised at how my guitar sounded Ebow. Jackson really love the pickups!
In fact it sounds really intense contrary to popular belief. First, use low volume.

I have yet to address to produce the staccato as they heard the demo on the CD but it's really the instrument that I had connected to my game

I especially like producing things like that can do Terje Rypdal, especially with John Surman Nordic Quartet. I like the melodies of this kind and with a little effect (a delay, reverb) are produced wonderful things. I love this type of use in James Plotkin.
For UAVs is really perfect.

The Ebow is really an instrument in itself. It's like learning to play.
The only catch is the price at which it is found in France. Currently, it is best to buy American products directly to the United States ...

A little history: the ide of electronic bow is not magic rcente. For some, the express back to the 1960s. But in fact, has developed since PROCD dj long. Even before the dveloppement of electric amplification to beginners of the 20th century, a naval officer amricaine, George Breed, OPDs in 1890 a patent (n435, 679, September 2, dat) on a device to vibrate the strings (steel) for piano and guitars. A horseshoe magnet, surrounded by a copper coil is placed above the guitar strings, prs the bridge. When a variable current traverses the coil, the field magntique electro-magnet is disturbed and makes the strings vibrate. The IDE dpart silent to increase the volume of the instrument, to dveloppement rcurrent problem of electric amplification. This solution n'eu no success as required to completely review the practice of the instrument. It is amusing to note that the opposite principle was applied by George Beauchamp in 1931 for the design of the solid-body electric Premire: clbre the A-22 Electro / Rickenbacker, better known as the Frying Pan.
Much has t dj scribed on the Ebow.
To call it an Electronic Bow is - say electronic bow, which implies also a sustainer (a real one!) And gnrateur harmonics.
The effect is impressive and simple to use, less master. Yes it is an instrument vritable with its peculiarities and techniques of the game No it is not a simple gadget. The Ebow provides more vritable ventail and opens a great opportunity, especially with effects!

Problem: the very first time that the discovering, we say: what?! 135 euros for this thing?! Imagine a box about the size of a laptop softphone valve, low-end plastic, poorly finished and inspiring little confidence in its solidity. Better not drop it! Also the little switch is not slction prcis and impractical, and also does not give the impression that it will work for long. The instrument is proudly stamped "Made in United States!" Is can be manufactured in the United States by coren VIRS who have made their country because they were not working well enough? That's a joke sr: Asian know-how is now indisputable and is srieusement compete with products "made in United States." The Ebow had better be based on the "made in Asia!"

So in total I do not regret anything, but 135 euros is theft!

NB: a newcomer is competing with the Ebow: The Resonator Guitar Vibesware home. At 339 euros, this is not a cheap alternative! By trssrieuse is against the construction and allows a game, keeping both hands on the guitar, since it's actually a kind of Ebow up. You can also see me on the Resonator Guitar.

The Ebow ... I reu today.
A killing!
It really is as terrible thing.
The price is .... quite expensive for what it is (I thought that an empty cardboard mavais Deliv given the weight of something ...), but once we have it in the hands not regret at all the investment.

I do it again this choice, as given that there is almost no equivalent for this sound.
SOUND: The kill her or is in fact the e bow generates a kind of overdrive, because when I have no distortion occurs when men it mm ... and I confess I really like what ...

The two modes: normal and harmonic, two sounds, a lot of difference, more harmonic ARESS and 12/13 on the first fret you're an octave above the normal mode! Normal mode, a more muted superb too!

Now if you want to hear a little:
From 1min47.
A 2 min means a change in the sound, the Ebow is in harmony and guitarist goes beyond the 12th fret, so the sound has become again the normal octave.
PS: The Ebow is combined with all the effects of the world, tremolo, botelneck + octaves (sound synth jvous dun swear!), And most importantly, harmonizer ... with a good left hand vibrato you end up with an orchestra instead of your guitar ... it's beautiful!

Features:
- 9v battery powered (easily changed)
- Blue LED indicator
- Two modes – normal and harmonics
- Comes with velvet carry bag
- Convenient string groves
- Comfortable design

Usability:
To be honest this is a tricky one to figure out. I generally don’t place a whole lot of faith in manuals, but I just didn’t know what to do without reading up. You place the ebow on the strings which will fit right into groves. Move it slowly towards whichever pickup is selected, and the infinite sustain will start rising in volume. You will need to roll off your volume knob once you pull out the ebow, otherwise it is far too loud and will cause ears to bleed. It’s also a pain to use on either the top or bottom E string as there isn’t a string on either side of those to carry the groves, so you have to play a tricky balance game. It is a very nuanced tool that takes some getting used to, especially at higher frets. Adding some vibrato in seems to help it get going. I’m a little disappointed there isn’t a good way to run it vertically. I’ve heard it can just break pretty easily if dropped, so it might be worth picking this one up at the new price and getting the warranty.

Sound:
What can I say, it actually sounds like a bow going over one of your strings. At higher strings or frets you have violin/viola sounds. Lower down it pretty much sounds like a cello. Now, a lot of this has to do with your technique. I’ve seen a lot of people who don’t really put a lot of effort into the way that they are using it, and it doesn’t sound quite as good. The harmonic mode is just what it sounds like, swells of the harmonic and not the note itself. It works really well for adding a strings part to any arrangement, and I’ve taken the volume pedal off my board completely, I like the ebow so much.

Overall:
Definitely one of the most entertaining toys you can pick up to use with a guitar. It just opens up a whole different pallet of tonal options. Mine pretty much just hangs out in my guitar case all the time, on the off chance that I’ll have a use for it. I wouldn’t say it’s a necessity at all, but if you are looking for a fun new sound to add to your arsenal, this is a pretty solid choice.

Before trying the e-bow I experienced the violin bow. It must be said that it would be very limited only because the radius of neck guitars. With e-bow, a colleague lent me, that's another thing: endless sustain, relatively easy handling. You still have to tame it because it is held at the beginning is tricky especially if one uses the fingers to play. It is true that there are creative possibilities of egg but be careful not to abuse the beast because it can quickly become boring and tiring the audience. So use sparingly, preferably with modulations type chorus and phaser. Two sounds are available: flute and violin, it is very acute attention regarding arpeggios is not obvious because when we ask the e-bow on the string, it is a time delay.
What about price? Expensive for what it is above all that we do not use it every day. There are other similar systems in particular, but Fernandes is more expensive and not practical.
So to try and think before embarking on the purchase.

The E-Bow Electronic Bow == (Archer)
It is now almost 2 years that I have, but its use is not regular ....
This is the first archer mail I use.
Very lightweight and compact but usability is not quite it.
Try before you buy and especially to think carefully about the use we going to do!

I think I would do without that choice issue, but I love gadgets!

Some titles or you can hear it in action:
- "Heroes" by David Bowie (played by Mick Ronson on the live tribute to Freddy Mercury)
- "Space Dye Vest" by Dream Theater (from 5'10 ")
- "Bare" Anthrax
- "Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion)" by Def Leppard
- "Walking in My Shoes" by Depeche Mode (from 2'45 "we begin to hear)
And many more ....

I then used 1 month. Curiously, it is taken in hand quickly on his features "basic" hold long notes, making drones etc ... Then you realize that to make use "advanced" (changing strings attack), you really spend time there. And especially the game on the high E string is not so obvious ... It is also an object highly dependent on your guitar pickups. On single coil pickup is not ideal at his galley and enough to maneuver when it goes on a humbucker alone.

Finally I could see his big weakness last night when he fell from 1.50m in height on a floor: the plastic case completely exploded on landing, galley is to go back and mine eventually maintained with the gaffer for the rest of his days. Suddenly I realized that the complete electronic systems (except switch and the cable that goes to the battery) is cast in resin. The advantage is that in case of accident the electrical system is very well protected. The disadvantage is that you can not access it for repairs / modifications ...

So sorely lacks: a case worthy of the name, and optionally a ring you can attach a piece of string to tie or something like that ...

The bow is a gadget I own. It has no equivalent, no competitors. It is also the only system that is easy to use that effect here, ie endless sustain.
How does it work?

9v battery allows a magnet to create a magnetic field that will thrill the rope (and yes the e bow is mono) without touching it. So long as the magnet on, the string vibrates.

2 modes of use; normal harmonic &
In normal mode, the note heard is the same as if you pluck the string.
In harmonic mode, the first 12 boxes sound an octave higher.

The instructions are clear. But it is the practice you will master this gadget. Many subtleties to feel more than to explain here the position of the E bow across the strings, its proximity to the microphones ...
I say novelty because for about 100 €, it is true that this is not given.

But the icing on the cake, it works very well with folk guitars! You will have a unique acoustic sound with this thing!

I bought my e-bow about 6 years ago, and I bought it with eyes closed, without even having tried it before. Basically I wanted to do surround sound, as did James Iha in Adore Mellon Colie and I knew it was the device used. And since there is no competition ...
In the end, that I use today is much more electric and less sweet than that for which I had purchased.

The beast comes with a small cassette (now it's probably a cd ^ ^) demo. I have not tried to do half the things that are made, but it shows we can come out full of sounds that thing there! And the demos like "sound of flute with your e-bow" I would rather add a keyboard or put myself in the flute, and arpeggios to e-bow, in addition to being inhumane to do effects playing on the attack are much more suitable.
For me the interest is not to imitate a particular instrument, but out sounds that only the e-bow can offer.

There is a harmonic mode that I never use. I much prefer to use and sustain the response of the amplifier.

Sure, it may seem an investment for what may seem like a gimmick. But to use force, we understand the full potential of this little box that can find a place for sweet sounds, planner or even aggressive. Arrangements for demos is great!