All user reviews for the E Bow E Bow Plus

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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!

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.

I use it since my purchase (2007).
It is not easy to master the animal the more I use it on my bass. But it's better than Harcher gallery with a cello.
The pros:
- We create beautiful tablecloths.
- You do not play the bass but it uses the bass as an instrument to create atmospheres.
- Pair it with other effects and make electro.
- Not at all hungry battery.
- The blue LED attracts the attention of everyone.
- Harmonic function through the volume pot down.

The -:
- It requires a great mastery on bass (not close enough rope = no sound = too close to the other musicians you throw their cans through the mouth). More reason to train at home alone!
- It seems expensive for a battery and a plastic case that looks like a large stapler.
- Difficult to play with the other strings while using the E-bow.

Conclusion:
The E-bow looses its feathers if you do not want to play that in a conventional manner. If like me you want to explore what can be done with a low (particularly in the electro), it is a good companion to use that wisely.
I would do this choice because it is actually part of my pedal-board.

I would never put that 7 because the designer could provide a model special low (the same principle as the rightists do not think left-handed) and it requires a minimum of mastery.

I use the E-Bow for quite some years, mainly for studio overdubs. this is useful for creating original sounds and layers (coupled with a bottleneck and a reverb for example) that sound as different synth sounds. the harmonic mode is fine, I use mainly.

I used it live but it is not practical to move the pick to the Ebow, because it must be viewed to have exactly the same sound, especially that the string vibrates a lot, which brings a significant increase in output level.

It takes some time before to know the place and use it seamlessly. I think it works better with humbuckers.

it's still a bit expensive for what it is. live, I think a fernandes sustainer is more suitable, but it means a big change on a guitar. E bow is more flexible on this point and allows use on different guitars. Note that it is very nice on an acoustic.

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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