EBow EBow Plus 5-stars Reviews

Ambient guitar sound device

This is an interesting device. It creates a sound like a flute or a violin. However, to achieve smooth and good sound some practice is needed. Using compressor with this device also reduces leaps of sound during attack. And if you want to achieve ambient guitar sound this device is what you need.

Good for expanding horizons

A must have on your guitar accessories. Works well on any acoustic or electric guitar. It comes with a brochure and a CD that shows some interesting tutorials. You can create nice ambience music and the infinite feature is really useful.

I just love it

I bought the e-bow just to try it. To tell the truth I saw a few bands performing with it, and I got interested.

Since I'm using ambiances in my music, specially in my next job, it seemed to be an interesting piece of equipment to have. At the moment I'm using Ableton, which is absolutely OK, but I wanted something more "human-made" if you catch my drift...

The thing is that I was absolutely impressed by the playability of the e-bow. It's really fun to play, and it has opened an unexpected new soundscape for me and my project. It works with guitars and basses. I'm already incorporating it in my music as a 'whole instrument'!!!

Another good thing is that there's a lot of tutorial, info, techniques available on youtube, etc, so it's quite easy to learn and one can start enjoying it very quickly.

Very happy with it, indeed. 100% recommend it.

An Absolute Classic

It really is an absolute classic and a 'must have' in any guitarists tool kit. On the surface, the E Bow Plus seems to be a reliable one trick pony. But scratch a little deeper and you begin to realise the versatility of the product.

I've had mine for over a year now and have found it useful in all sorts of applications in the studio. From creating artificial feedback ringing and elongated and adding sustain overdubs to guitar tracks through to rolling down my guitar tone knob and creating a weird sounding "cello" effect and laying up multiple takes and creating weird, swelling drone sounds.

It's lasted well with lots of use, still on the original battery and it looks almost brand new. A fantastic toy and a serious sonic tool. Get one.

Very interesting

Although the unit I received had a bad switch, I was able to get a feel for this really cool device. Would probably be great for Ambient guitar techniques and additional track for background mood effects. Meditation or other graceful, slow tempo work, too. Takes some getting used to, but if you are interested enough and take the time, it is well worth the investment in time and money.

Interesting addition to the tool box, but more of a curiosity than an every day user.

Fantastic device

I`w only started to use e-bow yesterday but i can immediately say that opportunity which this thing provides are near endless.

I`t seams that i will need to have some time to properly learn playing techniques but it most definitely will pay back with gorgeous sounds.

Most definitely recommend it to all ambient music fans.

Sweet sustain.

Works great, you don't get a battery with it so keep that in mind while ordering.

Really cool item

I use it for experimenting with different sounds together with several effect pedals. Works really good, however a lot to explore and to experiment.

It can be used in different situations and depending on what music a person plays. It can spice up your solo in a rock band or open new possibilities when making ambient music soundscapes.

pros & cons:

The e-bow as such is a big pros. :) Actally hard to say anything bad about the item.

E-Bow E-Bow Plus

Comes with a demo CD and a tips book that will help you get started. Best way to learn is to experement with it. Such a great addition to your sound. Just won't believe what it can do.

It's an E-Bow!

Not much to say there really, it's an e-bow... I am still trying to learn the ropes of using this thing. Skipping strings is really hard without a lot of extra noise, but this is purely my inexperience in dealing with this item.

Sound-wise, I am getting great sounds after I learned to control it somewhat. Sigur Ros fans are gonna love it (and obviously, must buy one). For additional quirkiness, use it on an acoustic guitar!

I wouldn't say that this is an indispensable item, but for a curious and adventurous guitarist (or even a bass player, or for that matter, any stringed instrument player!) it might prove a very interesting addition to their arsenal.

Simple yet amazing piece of gear

I use e-bow during song-writing or jam sessions. It has been an essential tool for me, since it manages to elevate my ideas and melodies.

Pros:

1) It is simple to use (only two modes) thus easily mastered. 2) The change in a song's tone is drastic when used (compared to other pieces of gear that create unnoticeable effects).

Cons:

1) It can break easily (if it falls down).

Generally, highly recommended.

Great fun but very difficult to use with bass.

This is a great little product. The casing and switch feel a little fragile but only time will show how they hold up. I was intending to use this for bass guitar but the guiding tracks on the ebow doesn't line up with the strings on a bass guitar. I was aware of this before I purchased it but I had seen videos of people using it for bass and figured this could be learned easily. It turned out it is extremely difficult to use it for bass, requiring a LOT of practise and precision. After a couple of hours of testing I still can't get anything useful out of it. On guitar on the other hand it sounds great and is reasonably easy to use (although for once reading the manual is actually very much recommended!).

Get yourself an EBOW!

There aren't many tools that dramatically change the way you play guitar, but the E-Bow certainly does just that!

The E-Bow is a battery powered electronic bow, capable of creating a wide range of sounds, depending on the skill of the player. Although fairly easy to create the smooth attack and long sustain - almost reminscent of synth pads - sounds, with practise users can recreate sounds of cellos and string instruments! It can however take a lot of time to master these techniques.

E-Bow features two modes of functionality - normal mode, which creates an infinite sustain on the note played by your left hand, and harmonic mode which as you may expect adds a harmonic, creating a rich, thick and lush tone.

E-Bow can sound fantastic in the hands of the right player, and is a great tool to provide instant inspiration! I personally use it as a studio tool - when you would usually use a synth to create an ambient pad or background sound - E-Bow is a great alternative!

a classic tool for the creative guitarist

Firstly don't expect to use this straight out of the box and be an expert. It takes time to master the technique. I managed to get some quite realistic cello arpeggios and of course the sustained howl that is typical of the ebow.

One of the things I never expected for example, is the ebow really loads the pickups so much that a clean Fender Hotrod deluxe with the guitar on 50% volume sounds like I am going through the overdrive channel. Everything has an ebow sound no matter what you do with it, which is why it sounds so similar on so many records.

Obviously this is never going to replace a plectrum, you can't play polyphonically with it - it is for single notes only, BUT if you fancy some weird synth like sounds and using the feedback switch some harmonic screams it is something you should really get.

More fun than a bag of gerbils.

My Experience with this item

I like the item does it job. The only thing that bothers me is the material, which I think it could be better. I guess that if I let it drop on the floor is the end of it. Otherwise yes I recommend it and I am glad I got one.

Too Much Fun!

I can't believe how many effects this small gadget can produce. It good for makes atmosphere. If you need a string patch in the background, or some brass, or a cool solo sound, get it and practice using it. It's as easy to use as a slide and can do roots. harmonics too.

Works with Bass Guitars too! And this is so amazing !!

The best E-Bow

Use: I sue this product on my guitar and bass. I have played a few professional gigs with it and it has performed flawlessly.

Clarity: The sound and clarity is very impressive. It catches frequences from low frequency strings of the bass to high frequency stings of the guitar.

Pros/ Cons: this product does look delicate and can get lost easily due to its size.

Comprehensibility: This product is easiy to use on a guitar,but on a bass it needs practice bcos this does not sit on the bass strings as it dues on guitars.

Great effect!

I love E-Bow... it takes away the difficulty in getting a good sound from actually bowing the guitar. It can be difficult to get a nice sound and sustain - however, E-Bow is perfect to achieve this!

I didn't think I needed one

This device is very much a 'one trick pony', but once you get used to how it works and what it does it is great fun, it certainly adds some new sounds to experiment and play with. The only thing I have not got used to yet is how difficult it is to move from string to string smoothly, though I am sure that is just a matter of practice and the gaps in my abilities rather than the fault of the device. In short thios exactly what is described, and it does what it is designed to do efficiently and clearly, very good.

E-Bow

I love the E-bow, I have been using this for over two years now and it is still great fun. If you like making your guitar sound like a cello or a violin than this is the effect for you! I love throwing on some reverb and sometimes delay and fuzz to get some really wild crazy tones like in the ending of Bixby Canyon Bridge by Death Cab For Cutie. Or just use it cleanly to get some nice clean harmonic sustaining tones like U2's with or without you. Overall the E-Bow is a great effect which is well worth its money!