Members D-River Posted March 6, 2009 Members Share Posted March 6, 2009 I've bought one yesterday and I played it all the day long, learning to "tame" it and manage the sound, but now I realized that I was holding it backwards, with the led pointing to the tail of the guitar instead that to the fingerboard, which is supposed to be the correct position...then I tried to use it in the correct way and now I find way easier doing tricks like rocking it back and forth to change the note volume, but I find that the sound on the thinnest strings is less manageable than when I was using it in the "wrong" way (I mean that moving it nearer to the neck pick up it goes too abruptly from too much weak effect, with too delayed note attack, to feedback squealing, and I'm not able to manage a stable sound like I was able to when using it "backwards")...have you ever tried to use your EBow backwards? did you noticed any difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T3 Posted March 6, 2009 Members Share Posted March 6, 2009 i play it the 'normal' way, but i haven't really noticed a change in tone either way round, just feels more comfortable to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Liberty Belle Posted March 6, 2009 Members Share Posted March 6, 2009 They sound exactly the same either way, it just depends where it is over your strings that would be the perceived difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belt Posted March 6, 2009 Members Share Posted March 6, 2009 much louder over the pickups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Karma1 Posted March 6, 2009 Members Share Posted March 6, 2009 Don't play it backwards - you can cause serious damage to your guitar. Just kidding. Yes you can do that, but it's more ergonomic to play it in the correct position. Here's a few other tips: - turn your guitar volume knob way down when using it. Hold it over the pickup to where it's sustaining at full strength and adjust your volume on the guitar to the level you want it at. If you use the Ebow at the regular volume you play your guitar at, it will be way too loud. - I almost always use it on the neck pickup - mostly on the G or D string. - For a smoother, less harsh sound turn your guitar tone knob way down also. - Try using some analog or digital delay with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belt Posted March 6, 2009 Members Share Posted March 6, 2009 - I almost always use it on the neck pickup - mostly on the G or D string. this too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D-River Posted March 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2009 thank you for the info I already use it only on neck pickup, and with delay turned on...sounds amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockstrongo Posted March 6, 2009 Members Share Posted March 6, 2009 I've bought one yesterday and I played it all the day long, learning to "tame" it and manage the sound, but now I realized that I was holding it backwards, with the led pointing to the tail of the guitar instead that to the fingerboard, which is supposed to be the correct position...then I tried to use it in the correct way and now I find way easier doing tricks like rocking it back and forth to change the note volume, but I find that the sound on the thinnest strings is less manageable than when I was using it in the "wrong" way (I mean that moving it nearer to the neck pick up it goes too abruptly from too much weak effect, with too delayed note attack, to feedback squealing, and I'm not able to manage a stable sound like I was able to when using it "backwards")...have you ever tried to use your EBow backwards? did you noticed any difference? Earl Slick and Reeves Gabriels use theirs backwards. I use mine that way sometimes, you can get some tones out of it a bit easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members big_cat Posted March 6, 2009 Members Share Posted March 6, 2009 try a slide with the ebow + delay, super fun. also, POG + ebow + delay + slide will change your destiny. gets noisy really fast though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theboywho Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 I used to use mine backwards when I had a esquire, now i play it forwards on the neck pickup. Need to turn the guitar down a fair bit compared to normal guitar playing though. and yes, use delay. try whammy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Instrospection Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 I think that in the older EBow manuals (not sure about the newer ones), that they said that either way is fine. I hold mine backwards to the proper way, and I find that I have better control of it, because I think it's because I can see exactly where the light is positioned, which helps the volume/ control/ technique accuracy in my case, and also, I think that holding it by the front when it's backwards leads to some better control. I think that it's almost like how one gravitates to being left handed or right handed, that whichever way feels right, is the right way to you. I've seen plenty of players use it "backwards". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jules-RM Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 I didn't know there was "proper" way. I hold it backwards I guess. Maybe it's different with the newer ones. Mine is the black one with the red LED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macpherson_109 Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 As long as you're careful where you postion the ebow on the string you can get away with not changing the volume. It perhaps doesnt sound quite as good, but it is handy if you to switch between ebow playing and normal playing during a song really quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members damacy Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 shouldn't matter either way, imo. whichever you feel more comfortable with. had a chance to listen to the instruction tape it came with? and that's some technique. very impressive, a lot of practice may be required to be that good though. yeah, and the hot spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seifukusha Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 ebow and delay is so boring. ebow feedbacking into a sampler for a couple of layers and then run into a light fuzz. now, thats awesome. eh ebow-ringmod..is also love.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilMeow Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 Take the time to listen to the mini CD that came with it, and learn the techniques to do cross bowing between strings, string skipping, fortissimo cello "digs," and sweeping. It's worth it, and you'll be able to do a LOT of stuff with it, you won't be one of those boring "Ebow+delay" people, and you'll feel like you got your money's worth on that thing. They're expensive. Use it for more than just easy, boring tricks! I can do almost all of that now (I had no effects but an Ebow for about a year ), and it's a {censored}ing blast! In response to your original question, I turn the Ebow the other way around when I need to use it near the bridge of a guitar, though it usually does sound way better on the neck pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TechBrother Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 I have a lot of fun w/ my ebow & SL-20 slicer! When I got my ebow it only came with a cassette. Since I no longer had a cassette player the tape was quickly lost. Does anyone have a copy of the cd they could share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilMeow Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 I have a lot of fun w/ my ebow & SL-20 slicer!When I got my ebow it only came with a cassette. Since I no longer had a cassette player the tape was quickly lost. Does anyone have a copy of the cd they could share? Their website has a REALLY great tutorial. (and yeah, I had the cassette at first, too. Old school!) http://www.ebow.com/ebow/pg/players.html Warning: This guy is INCREDIBLY good. It's terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TechBrother Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 THANK YOU SO MUCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilMeow Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 THANK YOU SO MUCH! Listen to all of it. Even in the intro it's got some useful advice. Check out his insane demo of Elanor Rigby, multi-tracked using only the Ebow. One of the things I love so much about the Ebow is that you can do real dynamics and swells, without the need for a volume pedal or messing with your guitar's volume. It's the closest thing I've ever found to actually performing crescendos or diminuendos. It's very authentic, because you're actually manipulating the instrument's strings to do it, and not the electronics, so you don't get treble cuts, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Instrospection Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 Take the time to listen to the mini CD that came with it, and learn the techniques to do cross bowing between strings, string skipping, fortissimo cello "digs," and sweeping. . Heh, in my case, I got the cassette with the EBow, it was ten years ago..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilMeow Posted March 7, 2009 Members Share Posted March 7, 2009 Heh, in my case, I got the cassette with the EBow, it was ten years ago..... The way he says the words "hoT spoT" on the cassette cracks me up. I mean, howling with laughter. It's just so bizarre and overly pronounced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilMeow Posted March 8, 2009 Members Share Posted March 8, 2009 Bump for the awesome Ebow website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.