EBow EBow Plus B-Stock
Effect for guitarDespite its frequent use in classics of rock and pop history, the EBow plays an outsider's role in the large pool of guitar effects - often heard, rarely recognised is the motto here.
Yet this inconspicuous little helper offers what many guitarists have been dreaming of since time immemorial: sustain, unlimited and virtually without end.
But even beyond that, previously unknown worlds of sound open up to the experienced EBower on the guitar. In this way, violin and flute-like tones, synthesiser sounds or ghost melodies in the style of Steve Hackett find their way into the repertoire of the experimental electric guitarist.
- The EBow generates a magnetic field, causing the string to vibrate endlessly.
- Now additionally with "Harmonic" mode
- Power supply via a 9 V battery (not included)
- Incl. instructions and bag
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Available since November 1999
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Item number 305703
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Effect Types Electric Bow
A violin bow for electric guitarists
Since the 1970s, the EBow has made unique sonic contributions to a wide variety of styles. To this day, it has lost none of its fascination for genre-bending musicians, because the sound it makes is so difficult to reproduce. That being said, the way the "electric bow" works is relatively simple: A magnetic field generated on the underside of the small device's ergonomic plastic housing causes the guitar string being played to vibrate. This results in an enduring and even tone, much like a "real" bow produces when playing stringed instruments. The EBow Plus has a harmonic mode that amplifies the overtone vibration of the first octave to the fundamental note played, thus significantly expanding a musician's sonic spectrum.
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New modes of expression
The EBow Plus creates unique guitar or electric bass sounds that have been variously described as resembling a violin, a flute, or a synthesizer. The guide rail on the underside of the EBow Plus ensures clean tracking, and as such the best possible performance, guaranteeing that it sits perfectly on the string being played. The blue power status LED that comes on when the device is operational is also helpful, in that it shines brightly enough to keep the strings visible even in dark surroundings. A 9V battery supplies the Ebow with power – eliminating the need for a power supply unit and additional cables.
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Perfect for sonic explorers
The EBow Plus is a deceptively creative tool, providing new sources of inspiration for musicians looking for new ways to express themselves through their favourite stringed instrument. Effects such as reverb and delay, as well as an overdrive option for the signal itself, also present further opportunities for exploring an instrument's sonic limits. The sound generated by the EBow Plus is quite unique, and difficult to reproduce authentically. Despite this, it doesn't require much in the way of familiarisation: Simply set the switch to Normal or Harmonic mode, place the device over the desired string, and it's ready to go.
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About Heet Sound Products
The company Heet Sound Products was founded iin LA in 1969 by Greg Heet. Its only product, in constant production for over five decades now, is the EBow: a small plastic device which generates an electromagnetic field, causing the strings of a guitar or bass to vibrate, and creating a tone unique in the world of music. In addition to this primary function, the current generation – the EBow Plus – also has a harmonic mode, which emphasises the overtone vibration of the first octave rather than the fundamental vibration of the string, thus further expanding the ways in which it can be used.
For that very special touch
The EBow Plus will add a very special touch to any performance thanks to its characteristic sound. It is an almost unlimited source of creativity, especially when improvising with the guitar or bass. Regardless of whether the sound is unprocessed or enhanced with effects, the fast and clean tracking of the string being played will deliver results that invariably sound surprising, often even amazing. The sound generation is also virtually latency-free, so that even rhythmic riffs and lines can be reproduced cleanly. The EBow Plus is supplied with a carrying pouch and a player's guide containing many tips for the practical use of this extraordinary device.
