EBOW

tom46n2 · #1 10-09-2006, 09:13 PM

Anybody use an Ebow with their bass? Any tips on using it?

bassteban · #2 10-09-2006, 09:36 PM

Search.

Dash Rantic · #3 10-09-2006, 10:04 PM

Yeah, try a search--this topic has been covered many times, and I've seen it pop up a couple times pretty recently.

The bottom line: it works, but not that well. It's very tricky to use properly on a bass (even moreso than guitar) and takes a longer time to get the strings started vibrating. Doing hammer-ons or other such techniques can get the strings moving earlier, though that may not always provide a desired sound.

-Dash

syciprider · #4 10-09-2006, 10:56 PM

Like most unusual effects, you need to invest some time (and OOTB thinking) in it to use it well.

Swimming Bird · #5 10-09-2006, 10:59 PM

It isn't really that unusual or hard to use -- it just requires a little patience. Also, it sounds absolutely amazing on bass.

For more tips though, you really should search the effects forum and Michael Manring's page. It's all there.

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tplyons · #6 10-09-2006, 11:10 PM

Moving over to technique with the rest of the ebow threads.