The Energy Bow is a totally unique guitar accessory. It's not just an
effect like the many plug-in devices on the market. The EBow does its
work on the string itself by producing an energy field that vibrates
and sustains your guitar string...
Direct String Synthesis™. Infinite Sustain is just the beginning.
Powered by a 9-volt battery, the EBow is held in place of your pick,
giving you instant access to violin, cello, flute and horn sounds as
well as unique sounds of its own. The EBow lets you play as fast as
your left hand can scurry through a lick.
Fade a string in from a motionless state for a reverse-tape effect.
Run the EBow across the strings for gorgeous arpeggios. Add distortion
for a screaming guitar sound. Playing the EBow directly over the pickup
will increase your volume many fold and give you the crisp sound of
super hot pickups.
Moving away from the pickup gives you the mellow sound of a hollow
body electric. The sounds you discover by experimenting with the EBow
will amaze you. And like the best tools of the trade, the EBow will
sound different for each musician.
How it Works
Welcome to the world of Direct String Synthesis™. The principal is
simple: a focused feedback loop directed at a single string. This
produces a powerful, infinite sustain, rich in harmonics for incredible
guitar sounds. It's like amplifier feedback with greater control and
predictability, at any volume, even through headphones. This hand-held
synthesizer provides an amazing variety of textures and tonal slurs —
virtually an instrument in itself!
Direct String Synthesis
A synthesizer in the palm of your hand. Complete control over attack,
decay and dynamics , as well as a whole new range of tones and
textures, makes the EBow one of the most expressive tools ever designed
for guitar. Whether sweeping smoothly from voice to voice or jumping
from sound to sound, this device is responsive and personal enough to
reflect your playing style.
Test of Time
Since 1976, the EBow has been making music. Groups such as U2, Blondie,
Elton John, Van Halen, Phil Collins, Queen, REO Speedwagon, David Bowie
and Blue Oyster Cult, just to name a few, have thrilled their listeners
with the sounds of the EBow. Buddy Emmons uses his on steel guitar.
Chris Proctor EBows his acoustic guitar. Windham Hill's Michael Manring
has even figured out how to use one on bass guitar! The applications
for the EBow are diverse.
The Player's Guide
The EBow now comes with a complete Player’s Guide booklet and detailed
audio lesson by EBow virtuoso Lenny Walker. How does he get those
sounds? Now, Lenny shares his secrets in this feature- packed personal
EBow lesson...by the master of EBow technique.
It’s been called the most revolutionary development in guitar
technology since Leo Fender electrified the instrument in 1948. But we
call it... just plain fun. |
