Having fun with E Bows

[MadAudio]

I've got both versions. The newer with 2 setting is better IMHO. You can get the really gainy harmonic high tone or the slightly muffled, thick swell tone on the newer one. I often use it for harmonies, one setting for the main part and the other for the harmony. It tends to blend pretty well this way.

Now I REALLY want one!!!!

 

[MadAudio]

Anybody else use a real bow on electric bass? What are the pros and cons?

Oh, whoops, I just realized you said "real bow" and not "E-Bow."

*in best Emily Latila voice* Nevermind

 

[60's guy]

Anybody else use a real bow on electric bass? What are the pros and cons?

Hmmmmm?

I never thought of using a real bow or an E-Bow on Bass.

Your idea is intriguing to say the least, Yvonne.

 

[60's guy]

I used one on the intro of a collaboration tune called Sail Away with 60's guy, Gorty, True, Dogman, Nicole Rose, and Mad Audio-with 5 guitar players it was a good effect for sounding a bit different.

 

[TelePaul]

Hmmmmm?

I never thought of using a real bow or an E-Bow on Bass.

Your idea is intriguing to say the least, Yvonne.

I've heard you can use it on a bass. Some guy uses two at once on a bass apparently.

 

[PVTele]

Use one all the time - yes, the E-Bow II is far better - the overtone setting is wonderful. Takes a little getting used to, though, if you're going to be at all subtle with it.

Here's a thought - try your E-Bow with a harmonizer - sounds like a whole cello section if you get it just right!

 

[mrface2112]

i LOVE my ebow (i have the 2nd generation one). both settings are a lot of fun.

a volume pedal is instrumental in capitalizing on the ebow's utility......as is judicious use of the volume knob on the guitar--you can go from mellow synthy to full-on overdriven squeal in the span of a little turn on the knob.

they're a lot of fun in conjunction with a delay and chorus too.

Sound clips? Check out Roses By the Moon (

). Ebow is all over the intro and off and on throughout the song.


cheers,
wade

 

[timthetortoise]

Anybody else use a real bow on electric bass? What are the pros and cons?

New guy in band has been doing this, which is what inspired me to start using it on guitar. I believe he uses a 1/2 cello bow and it sounds great. Just make sure to have enough rosin on the bow before trying to use it (oh, and it will make your strings tacky).

 

[32-20-Blues]

I've heard you can use it on a bass. Some guy uses two at once on a bass apparently.

Michael Manring - great bassist.

 

[whyseye]

New guy in band has been doing this, which is what inspired me to start using it on guitar. I believe he uses a 1/2 cello bow and it sounds great. Just make sure to have enough rosin on the bow before trying to use it (oh, and it will make your strings tacky).

I figured that the tacky part would follow.....1/2 cello bow sounds about right....wonder if it works better on flats or rounds....

 

[Zaphod B]

I had an E-Bow eons ago when they were fresh on the market. Yes, I'm that old. I thought it was pretty cool but I never did use it that much, and eventually lost it or gave it away.....