Ebows

Greeny · March 10, 2009, 11:23:11 AM

No... I haven't spelt elbows wrong

I've seen a few mentions of ebows on here. I've heard of them, but that's about it. What are they? What do they do? Should I get one?

Gonna have a look on e-Bay anyway, but some real user feedback would be great

StevieM · March 10, 2009, 11:30:40 AM

Never used one, but here you go. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EBow

Looks interesting

StevieM · March 10, 2009, 11:39:38 AM

Have a look at this too, demo's of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnBZwaScllw
Think I might have to get one now

Flash Harry · March 11, 2009, 07:01:33 AM

Funny that Tim, I was looking to see if they had any in the shops in Denmark Street when I was down to see you.

I fancy one. Mott the Hoople used them quite a bit, and I think that Bill Nelson was a fan.

Blooby · March 11, 2009, 07:46:22 AM

I use one for atmospheric stuff. If you crank up the reverb a tad, you get a nice sustained feedbacky sort of sound. Works best with lower gain seetings IMO.

Blooby

Greeny · March 11, 2009, 08:05:26 AM

I like what I see and what I'm hearing...

I might have to get one for my next prog-rock project,

Oldrottenhead · March 11, 2009, 08:50:13 AM

QuoteI might have to get one for my next prog-rock project,

i'll stop smoking high tar cigs to get my peter gabriel voice back then.

lg · March 11, 2009, 09:22:23 AM

Wow, That looks really cool!
I want one!
Maybe if I am a real good boy this year, Santa will bring one....

LOL
LG

BossMicroBRew · March 11, 2009, 11:12:39 AM

I pretty sure Metallica has used them on a few songs.

Question: I wonder of there is there any kind of feedback or residual sound if they get close to pickups; active or passive.