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  • heads on fireheads on fire

    Such an innovative product.

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 11/01/11 at 20:12
    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 …
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    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.
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  • tieptiep

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 01/12/05 at 08:40
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    I use it for 3-4 years and I must say that it''s a great effect
    the bow has 2 modes INTERESTED enough, one of just playing the rle sustainer, the sustainer of other harmonics
    MODEL hh is the only of its kind exist, and in the words prcdemment my sidekick, long live the monopoly, because actually, 120 is expensive trs pay for a magnet and battery
    erf, nevertheless, the effect is INTERESTED and if you want to explore soundscapes just DIFFERENT, may be INTERESTED
    I once heard a guy who had just recorded a CD with an Ebow
    trs is INTERESTED
    Finally, I do not regret my choice, but must still have a useful tural buy it, given its price ....
  • amlethamleth

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 05/17/05 at 03:15
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    Pay 135. Yes it's expensive for a piece of plastoc ended badly. Yes, it's a mess in the beginners out anything decent. The packaging is fun, especially the badge. Examples of the tape are distracting trs.

    But ...

    This thing has changed my life.

    Provided information rgler and its volume and galistion, we can produce things that provide endless thrills. The harmonic mode provides a range of sensations ACCS particulires trs. Mutltifrquentielles caresses, sounds fivreux, landslides thrs ...

    I object.
  • fredianfredian

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 06/04/06 at 10:26
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    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?), E…
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    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.
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  • Jerome LefevreJerome Lefevre

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 07/30/08 at 04:48
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    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 …
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    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 ...
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  • theocyanurtheocyanur

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 04/02/09 at 14:31
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    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! …
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    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!
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  • ddnddn

    it makes the job

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 07/24/11 at 08:48
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    I have my Ebow 6 years, it works well, I changed the batteries once ;-)

    It's plastoc ugly and fragile, with a blue LED.

    it's bow electric mode harmonics. it does it well. it cost an arm for half what it is but it is the only product in the market drive the same kind as I know, so it's a must have. Finally if you have the utility of this type of sound ;-)
  • denieddenied

    Yes you’re guitar can be a cello

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 07/31/11 at 18:11
    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 eit…
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    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.
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  • swan_kashmirswan_kashmir

    Excellent

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 11/21/10 at 23:56
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    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 …
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    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!






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  • speedkillsspeedkills

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 11/22/10 at 04:45
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    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 additi…
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    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!





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  • c.florentc.florent

    Inimitable

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 11/28/10 at 02:50
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    Both say right now the E-bow is expensive for what it is (a piece of plastic with an LED) but ergonomically well thought out and mostly irreplaceable.
    It is very easy to use once one has learned to dispense the volume (via a knob on the guitar or a volume pedal), otherwise it explodes!
    That said, it's still a game accessory that directs the sound to the melodies pretty trippy so rather Alternative Rock and Post Rock.
    With delay and reverb there really a way to have fun ...
    However there are plenty of techniques to develop as arpeggios and much else (see the website E-bow).
    on the other hand is quite difficult to master and so it takes work.
    In the end I would say that the E-bow is rea…
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    Both say right now the E-bow is expensive for what it is (a piece of plastic with an LED) but ergonomically well thought out and mostly irreplaceable.
    It is very easy to use once one has learned to dispense the volume (via a knob on the guitar or a volume pedal), otherwise it explodes!
    That said, it's still a game accessory that directs the sound to the melodies pretty trippy so rather Alternative Rock and Post Rock.
    With delay and reverb there really a way to have fun ...
    However there are plenty of techniques to develop as arpeggios and much else (see the website E-bow).
    on the other hand is quite difficult to master and so it takes work.
    In the end I would say that the E-bow is really a great tool to output sounds incredible, but it requires patience and discipline to master it, and a directory suitable for group use.
    The E-Bow longer has the distinction of having a harmonic mode that highlights ... harmonics.







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  • julito2000_frjulito2000_fr

    Very good!

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 12/04/10 at 13:54
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    I use it for 3 years now, rather in the context of times when I want to reproduce the sound of The Edge, great!

    Batteries consume little, little time to adjust, especially on the high E is not obvious or stay on the rail!

    I bought the Ebow without having tested other products identical

    I do it again this election without problems, it never leaves my effects rack!





  • sigmunfredsigmunfred

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 01/20/11 at 02:47
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    I use it for years but I do not remember too much ... 3, 4, 5 years? Time passes quickly in the music.
    There is no competition, it is unique.
    I love the sound it gives. Of course, one must know how to master the beast which is far from clear but when something comes out, what up! I think the problem is that I tend to feel the frets, it makes little "Klang" ... A bit like the slide. In fact, it would have to devote a guitar with the strings away from the handle (high action, as they say) for these two exercises ... Yeah, I know, a problem of rich ;-).
    I bought from a cousin using the net. Around 80 euros it's worth, really!
    And yes, I do it again this election because frankly, it could p…
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    I use it for years but I do not remember too much ... 3, 4, 5 years? Time passes quickly in the music.
    There is no competition, it is unique.
    I love the sound it gives. Of course, one must know how to master the beast which is far from clear but when something comes out, what up! I think the problem is that I tend to feel the frets, it makes little "Klang" ... A bit like the slide. In fact, it would have to devote a guitar with the strings away from the handle (high action, as they say) for these two exercises ... Yeah, I know, a problem of rich ;-).
    I bought from a cousin using the net. Around 80 euros it's worth, really!
    And yes, I do it again this election because frankly, it could pass for a gadget but it is this kind of gadget that makes you take your foot (uh, that's not what you think ...) &% & %&%&%





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  • moosersmoosers

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 11/18/10 at 15:19
    The E Bow Plus (manufactured by Heet Sound) is a unique device, dubbed the "Electronic Bow." It replaces your fingers or pick and works by holding it up to the strings of your guitar and it will sustain the note you're playing. It delivers a sound that's not possible without it. When I first got it, it opened up a world of possibilities for me, as it's like getting a new effect that can be used in any capacity you'd like. The E Bow Plus has two different modes on it, one is the regular E Bow mode and the other is a feedback mode. It's not hard to use or to play with, but did take me a little while to figure out the best positioning and all that. I've owned by E Bow for about four or f…
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    The E Bow Plus (manufactured by Heet Sound) is a unique device, dubbed the "Electronic Bow." It replaces your fingers or pick and works by holding it up to the strings of your guitar and it will sustain the note you're playing. It delivers a sound that's not possible without it. When I first got it, it opened up a world of possibilities for me, as it's like getting a new effect that can be used in any capacity you'd like. The E Bow Plus has two different modes on it, one is the regular E Bow mode and the other is a feedback mode. It's not hard to use or to play with, but did take me a little while to figure out the best positioning and all that. I've owned by E Bow for about four or five years and I still continue to use it all the time. It's perfect for adding in ambient guitar parts in any capacity, or just for getting some literally endless sustain happening. I also tend to use it a lot with slide, which I think makes for a really unique sound. It's also really cool to use with other effects like delay and reverbs, as you can really get some wacky sounds. If you are unsure of what kind of sounds the E Bow will give you, rest assured that you've definitely heard it used before on many recordings. I'd pull up a quick video or sound clip and you should pretty much instantly recognize the sweet sound that the E Bow Plus has to offer. The price of the E Bow plus is a bit less than $100 US dollars, which is definitely reasonable in my opinion. I'd definitely encourage you to try the E Bow Plus out if you're at all thinking about getting it, as I know once you try it you're going to want it. For me it's the gift that keeps on giving as I've used it on countless recordings and I'm still exploring new sounds with it.
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  • songboysongboy

    E Bow E Bow PlusPublished on 01/23/09 at 10:52
    I have had the Ebow for 1 year. What I like most about this item is basically its main purpose, giving you the ability to play a guitar like a violin (not exactly like a violin, but a simulation of). You can create some amazing guitar solos with this device. Another great option on this device is the ability to chose regular mode (creates the pitch you are actually playing on the fret board) or harmonic mode (adds overtones but is harder to play). Don't be fooled by what the ads and some might say, this is not a "easy" thing to use and sound great with right away. However, don't be too afraid, with a little practice time, it starts to sound cool. If you have a looping devi…
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    I have had the Ebow for 1 year. What I like most about this item is basically its main purpose, giving you the ability to play a guitar like a violin (not exactly like a violin, but a simulation of). You can create some amazing guitar solos with this device. Another great option on this device is the ability to chose regular mode (creates the pitch you are actually playing on the fret board) or harmonic mode (adds overtones but is harder to play). Don't be fooled by what the ads and some might say, this is not a "easy" thing to use and sound great with right away. However, don't be too afraid, with a little practice time, it starts to sound cool. If you have a looping device, this thing will be some of the best fun you have ever had. The thing I like least about the unit is how awful it sounds when you hit the strings. Thats not exactly the ebow's fault, its more of the player's fault, but it takes some getting used to especially when you are switching to a different string. As for different models, this is the only one I have ever tried. I got mine used for $60. They normally go for around $80-90. I will put it this way, unless you are really going to spend the time to learn how to use this unit properly, its not worth much at all. You really can't half ass it, it is a very finicky device. But, get comfortable with it and use it tastefully and it will blow peoples minds. I personally love mine and have created multi layered guitar solos in the studio and come up with the craziest "sigur ros" type euphoria. Do be careful though, this is really just a small plastic device so you can easily lose it, and maybe break it. I dropped mine and it split and the battery when flying out. It actually went right back together and works great, but if they made a metal version, or something a little stronger, I would be much happier.
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