EBow : I Share ALL of My Secrets!

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  • @TheGuitologist
    @TheGuitologist 3 роки тому +111

    I've been playing and recording with ebow since about 1997 or so. This is the best ebow tutorial I've seen. For those wanting to get into ebow, they should start here. Great job.

  • @MadeOnTape
    @MadeOnTape 3 роки тому +30

    your string crossing exercise has changed my life...i've used the ebow for years and it never occurred to me to slightly angle the ebow. love your channel!

  • @MStaynor
    @MStaynor 3 роки тому +53

    Up until this video I didn't even know string switching that fluid was possible! Thank you!

  • @xinaesthetic
    @xinaesthetic 3 роки тому +23

    I’ve had an eBow since I was a teenager in ‘99 I think. I’d been talking about getting one for a while, and eventually decided I was pretty ready to take the plunge. I was talking about this with a friend of mine, who responded by somewhat anxiously urging me to maybe hold off for a bit, think it through in case I decided against etc. I insisted that I was pretty sure and there was really no point holding off any longer, at which point he had to reveal that he and a few other friends had already brought me one as a birthday present that was supposed to be a surprise. Still always makes me think about my great friends whenever I use it.

    • @Urdatorn
      @Urdatorn 4 місяці тому +1

      Best friends ever!!

  • @James-3000
    @James-3000 3 роки тому +31

    10:24 you're blowing my mind, man...how are you not the official spokesman for EBow?

    • @jamescuttsmusicjcm5013
      @jamescuttsmusicjcm5013 3 роки тому +2

      ebow have a spokesman? haha. it took me years after i started playing many moons ago to really ever find out what an ebow was. i had no idea that they even existed. if ANYONE was their spokesman it would help, let alone Chords of Orion. hahaha.

  • @theoryofthrash
    @theoryofthrash 3 роки тому +9

    My new e-bow is arriving tomorrow, perfect timing!

  • @andrehammon4155
    @andrehammon4155 Місяць тому

    Whenever I watch your videos, I feel very inspired by your way of teaching the guitar new sounds. You do it very competently, with a lot of empathy and a feeling for good sound. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Andre Hammon

  • @gillespiewrga
    @gillespiewrga 2 роки тому +7

    After decades of playing, my right elbow is a mess and I can't play guitar like I used to. But your video on Ebow has me encouraged that I can play again. Off to dig my ebow out of the music gear junk drawer, get a fresh battery, and study along with your excellent video. Thanks.

    • @jfo3000
      @jfo3000 Рік тому

      For your rt elbow, have you tried triceps exercises like extensions or push-ups? Push-ups keep my elbow pain to a minimum, and my fast picking more consistent.

  • @bobbykbobette7426
    @bobbykbobette7426 Рік тому +2

    8:37 nice Smashing Pumpkins vibe

  • @mykhedelic6471
    @mykhedelic6471 3 роки тому +2

    Got the mid-era red LED version back in the day. A capo, a slide and this thing are about the most amazing "accessories" ever made for the guitar. All hail the eBow.

    • @mrz80
      @mrz80 2 роки тому

      Ooooh, that never even OCCURRED to me. eBow plus slide! (*rummages around in the guitar case*) This is gonna be FUN! :D

  • @andrewpetrie73
    @andrewpetrie73 3 роки тому +6

    Excellent stuff. Bought an EBow today and searched straight away to see if there was a Chords of Orion video on getting the best out of it!

  • @Riso-Musik
    @Riso-Musik 3 роки тому +5

    I'm glad I found this video. I've been looking at an ebow for my 12 string as I like weird sounds. Had synths for years but recently got back into my 12 string guitar

  • @masmachina803
    @masmachina803 3 роки тому +5

    Thx Bill. The multiple string technique is invaluable!

  • @jeffreyklaproth7794
    @jeffreyklaproth7794 5 місяців тому +1

    GREAT TUTORIAL! I’ve used one occasionally for years. My simple great takeaway from this is to turn down the tone button on your guitar. Huge props to the mother fer that invented this thing lol!

  • @edwardmorton6691
    @edwardmorton6691 6 місяців тому +1

    just got one today. im hooked. excellent tutorial and treasure chest of ideas. thank you.

  • @ronnieroxx13
    @ronnieroxx13 4 місяці тому

    I've had an e-bow for about 10 yrs. or more, no clue how to use it...THANK YOU!!!

  • @paulauksztulewicz4803
    @paulauksztulewicz4803 2 роки тому +1

    Nice Holdsworth! I have the original “chromed plastic” Ebow which came with that handy leather holster for your belt. Side note- my Holdsworth (the one in profile pic), was one of his personal guitars. Miss Allan greatly.

  • @theverseshed
    @theverseshed 9 місяців тому

    Perfect example of a first class demo - everything explained and demo'd straight away.
    I'm new to Ebow, so this will be my reference point. Cheers.

  • @Xcorgi
    @Xcorgi 2 роки тому +2

    One of the best Ebow tutorials on UA-cam! I’ve always loved Stuart Adamson’s guitar 🎸 sound from Big Country so this video inspired me to finally send away for my first Ebow today!

  • @alejulul2379
    @alejulul2379 3 роки тому +1

    ebow with bass and the earthquarker pedal the sea machine is awesome. I like to add a little delay too.

  • @GahMehGrrrr
    @GahMehGrrrr 3 роки тому +1

    Love that carvin too

    • @chordsoforion
      @chordsoforion  3 роки тому

      I must admit to being rather fond of it. ;-)

  • @Dazz1806
    @Dazz1806 Рік тому +2

    Bill, thank you so much for this. You’ve explained the technique so well. I’ve always wanted an Ebow.
    I think it’s time

  • @jimmeaton4633
    @jimmeaton4633 6 місяців тому

    So great to hear detailed guidance without sounding at all condescending or dumbing it down. A lesson to other demo sites. I still have the original eBow which I still use along with the current model. I've been using this device for over twenty years and are still learning, especially after watching this brilliant video.

  • @sennstrato7281
    @sennstrato7281 3 роки тому +1

    I just ordered a e-bow today. Can't wait to get it and your video was very informative and I know I will be coming back to watch it again once I get my e-bow. Thank you.....

  • @dbvetter7485
    @dbvetter7485 3 роки тому +2

    Great lesson, I remember E-Bow was always a major advertiser in Guitar Player magazine in the 70’s, I always wanted one and finally bought one after 40 years. I really haven’t gotten into learning it yet but will starting next month. I’ll try it on my bass too, see how it works on bass.

  • @Steven-u5w
    @Steven-u5w 2 місяці тому

    Welcome back to this video and watch a few minutes of it or so. I'd be so tempted to try stacked delay. Pedal stack compressors

  • @ComfortWithinNoise
    @ComfortWithinNoise Рік тому

    guitarist for 25 years, I use guitar very often in sound design. Just got a bow and this is priceless thank you so much for this knowledge

  • @Proceedtheweedian
    @Proceedtheweedian Рік тому

    I’ve seen so many aggressive comments towards the ebow in UA-cam…people just don’t want to learn, experiment, feel new things. I have one since I saw Sòlstafir live, and my friend: this tutorial is GOLD.

  • @dlswint
    @dlswint 3 роки тому +1

    I've had my EBow since the late 1980's, and I love it. It's such a versatile accessory, and I always have it nearby when I play.

  • @CJSkip
    @CJSkip Рік тому

    Thanks so much for sharing !!! This is by far the best ebow demonstration/clinic/workshop I've seen!!! Much gratitude!!!

  • @Dave-ug9bh
    @Dave-ug9bh 3 роки тому +2

    Complete gold info being shared here 👏👏

  • @kolkmeiester
    @kolkmeiester Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this tutorial! Just got an ebow and am learning this new technique. I’ve learned a lot from your videos and you are very inspiring!

  • @janetkirk6266
    @janetkirk6266 4 місяці тому

    Great comprehensive tutorial.

  • @atmafra1971
    @atmafra1971 Рік тому +1

    Very good and very useful! Bill is always a great source of inspiration, thanks a lot!

  • @brandontadday6288
    @brandontadday6288 3 роки тому +1

    One of the coolest songs I've heard that uses an Ebow is the intro to 'Limbs' by Agalloch. Absolutely blissful.

  • @williamacuna3996
    @williamacuna3996 Рік тому +1

    A very complete and well done video! Very good!

  • @ant1sokolow
    @ant1sokolow 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks!.
    One of your vids 'sold' me a e-bow some times ago, and i really bought (a Joyo as you state it was decent and found one at my local music shop) one a few weeks ago.. I quickly discovered it was very difficult to play! Even making it to ring is difficult at first. I did some progress but tiny and felt discouraged.
    I think i needed a basic tutorial (and secret sharing oeuf corse..) and perhaps give some more time to the object.
    With that in mind i plaid it already with much more success within minutes.
    Thanks again!

  • @NsteveA
    @NsteveA 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this, Bill! I've had an Ebow for probably 15 years but it's never been a regular tool for me and this video smashes the re-learning curve.

  • @zionsoldier7556
    @zionsoldier7556 7 місяців тому

    Sir, my Ebow just arrived, man, this thing is incredible. Just take a little getting used to but this thing is out of this world.

  • @mothersgauri4137
    @mothersgauri4137 2 роки тому +1

    This is an absolutely fantastic video !! You are an excellent instructor and this is super helpful !!!
    THANK YOU !

  • @juanshaman3177
    @juanshaman3177 2 роки тому

    Wow, you're such a great teacher and artist, artist and teacher. Thank you!

  • @Will-fi9xv
    @Will-fi9xv 2 роки тому

    Just got my Ebow today and I can honestly say coming from a metal and worship guitar player this will definitely help with lead guitar on a worship team if you're thinking of trying it out I say do it!

  • @RobUttley
    @RobUttley Рік тому

    This is very much the most creative tutorial on the EBow that I've seen. Kudos Bill, and thanks for the ideas!

  • @undersoundproductions1915
    @undersoundproductions1915 Місяць тому

    Stuart Adamson big country deserves a mention for his use of ebow especially in the album the crossing. With Bruce Watson.

  • @danthsmith
    @danthsmith Рік тому

    My son bought me one and was slightly ashamed because I gave up straight away. This made it really clear. Sounds great. Thanks

  • @SteveHorne
    @SteveHorne 3 роки тому +1

    Looking at the ebow and this was the first video I watched. Very nice presentation and demo of possible sounds! Thanks a lot 🙏

  • @roderickmathison5245
    @roderickmathison5245 3 роки тому +2

    Malcolm Jones, from the Scottish rock band Runrig, uses one quite a lot (for that mystical, Celtic sound, obviously). Supposedly they work (just and no more) with (steel/string) acoustics.

    • @ayoungethan
      @ayoungethan 2 роки тому

      they really do need a magnetic pickup to interact with to get full power

  • @Joldrath
    @Joldrath 3 роки тому +2

    Great once again m8. Such a huge inspiration.

  • @GCalvers
    @GCalvers 3 роки тому +1

    This is so relaxing and informative at the same time.

  • @bvs5164
    @bvs5164 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Bill, excellently presented.

  • @johnhanover2229
    @johnhanover2229 5 місяців тому

    Excellent tutorial. I just have to work around external and smaller pickups. Ready to experiment with magnets, and magnetic strips to bounce the signal.

  • @georgerichardson7728
    @georgerichardson7728 3 роки тому

    Thanks Bill, I was falling into the one string rut with my Ebow, you're rescued me.

  • @stickman55100
    @stickman55100 5 місяців тому

    This is an incredibly helpful lesson. Thank you.

  • @MrJustinreese
    @MrJustinreese 3 роки тому

    Thank you for that string switching excercise. I know what I'll be practicing this week.

  • @perrykline88
    @perrykline88 5 місяців тому

    Great video, love to watch Phil Keaggy use the Ebow (40 years+).😀

  • @TheSalinski
    @TheSalinski 3 роки тому +1

    I first heard the ebow listening to Bill Nelson!

  • @hailmaryrecordings8255
    @hailmaryrecordings8255 3 роки тому +1

    Such a cool technique and sound. Thanks for the clinic. I’ll go grab an e-bow today. ☮️

  • @Junior-jw1bb
    @Junior-jw1bb 2 роки тому

    This was very helpful. Thanks for posting it

  • @g.koch.
    @g.koch. 3 роки тому

    I love this thing, I use it on my rhythm (darker neck pickup) circuit on my Jazzmaster to control volume and tone 🤩😎

  • @georgetouros6021
    @georgetouros6021 3 роки тому +2

    What a timely video! Are you reading my mind? I just got an ebow and loving it. Thanks for this amazing lesson!

    • @chordsoforion
      @chordsoforion  3 роки тому +1

      So good to hear!!!

    • @georgetouros6021
      @georgetouros6021 3 роки тому

      @@chordsoforion your channel is always a source of bliss in my day, but also a great resource for tone building and practice. Thank you!

  • @ImJEllisAF
    @ImJEllisAF 3 роки тому +1

    Always good to have an ebow in the arsenal

    • @chordsoforion
      @chordsoforion  3 роки тому

      That's my general life philosophy. :-)

  • @burado1974
    @burado1974 3 роки тому

    Just got one last week. Wanted one for ages. Very cool effect.

  • @Jonathan01ukk
    @Jonathan01ukk 3 роки тому +2

    Love the e-bow, used one for years. Changed guitars recently, turns out one of the new guitars has a noisy neck p/up so not best for e-bow. The other new guitar is a single coil and is taking some getting used to with the e-bow. But then it took a while to get the old guitar working properly so the trick is to stick with it (miss that old guitar!).

  • @theswissmiss69
    @theswissmiss69 3 роки тому

    Gonna definitely get this if I ever get good at playing guitar and I wanna play Heroes.

  • @xamxamxamxa
    @xamxamxamxa 3 роки тому +1

    I love the cello style :)

  • @AlekVila
    @AlekVila 2 роки тому

    Nice intro to the Ebow. Thanks!

  • @hungri-yeti1885
    @hungri-yeti1885 3 роки тому +11

    This is an e-bow masterclass.

  • @tdrake59
    @tdrake59 3 роки тому +1

    Just used my Joyo ebow in a worship set last week. It's not something I use alot, but sometimes it's just the right thing.

  • @tonyevans9999
    @tonyevans9999 5 місяців тому

    so inspiring, thanks!

  • @Barflew1
    @Barflew1 3 роки тому +1

    Excellant lesson Bill..Been watching your channel for a while now..Very well presented and Clean Sound..Just got my 1st Ebow today..We're the same age..Been playing midi guitar since it came out..Had the Fernades and Sustainiac ..Been using the Digitech Freq-Out feedback sustainer for a few years now-on and off...The Ebow has the Best control...Definitely picked up some Tips..Sweep picking with the Ebow..Didn't know That could be done.....Got a 2020 PRS Baritone-last year..1st guitar I picked up to use with the Ebow....Enjoy your Playing...Thanks.....Best Regards....

  • @andygardiner4485
    @andygardiner4485 2 роки тому

    Been 'using' an eBow for years - now I'm going to start 'playing' with one ! Excellent CoO video as usual, many thanks & well done !

    • @andygardiner4485
      @andygardiner4485 2 роки тому

      the 'switching strings' business is a literal game-changer !!!!

  • @edwardjones4572
    @edwardjones4572 3 роки тому

    Really nice - thank you! I’m glad I discovered your channel.

  • @Docsjeff
    @Docsjeff Рік тому

    It's got a sort of "middle eastern" tone.
    Sara Jory is a Pedal Steel Guitar player from the U.k.She used on the E Bow on Hank William's tune "Mansion on the Hill"
    There wasn't a dry eye in the house. It was one of the prettiest things I've ever heard.

  • @billmiller9145
    @billmiller9145 Рік тому

    That 1st string E was the hardest to reach a consistent sounding. I love it on the low E.

  • @duaneanderson6393
    @duaneanderson6393 3 роки тому +3

    I too have been using the E-bow since it's initial release . I am an E-BOW fanboy , no question about it. Great advice and demo.
    I hope you are recovering from the demon virus. peace and harmony Duane

    • @chordsoforion
      @chordsoforion  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Duane. Glad you are a fellow "EBower". and yes, I am getting on pretty well from being sick. Next week should be back with the usual 2 vids.

    • @samuelj.rivard
      @samuelj.rivard 3 роки тому +1

      i just started!
      its really fun!

    • @duaneanderson6393
      @duaneanderson6393 3 роки тому +1

      @@samuelj.rivard aint it just a droning woot! an E-Bow and a DAW, is more fun than new bubble gum

    • @samuelj.rivard
      @samuelj.rivard 3 роки тому

      @@duaneanderson6393 actually i consider my DAW as a huge pedal board horde orde rde de de de... oops forgot that delay was on on on n n n n 😂

    • @duaneanderson6393
      @duaneanderson6393 3 роки тому +1

      @@samuelj.rivard I use reason 11 , for over 2 decades reason has allowed me to do as I pleased configue and fine tune huge amouts of gear in lost'sa way then save the whole in sane mess into a saved preset called a combinator , that me say I agree with you.
      oh and I can automate just about everything .... 😆 as if ....🤯

  • @scottymac3634
    @scottymac3634 11 днів тому

    Great video. The multiple-string stuff was really good. I'm guessing that rolling the tone down makes it sound less clunky. And then when you used the clunk for a percussive effect: kaboom, mind blown! Thanks so much.

  • @ludwiglanestudios
    @ludwiglanestudios 5 місяців тому

    So I heard Nazareth's "Love Hurts" and I'm pretty sure they use an E-Bow on that song, along with a lot of phase shifting and chorus effects.

  • @CarcPazu
    @CarcPazu 2 роки тому

    Wow, amazing. I really stopped at step one, I need to get back on the saddle.

  • @laska747
    @laska747 4 місяці тому

    A great track featuring e-bow is ‘Stand inside your love’ by Smashing Pumpkins. Spine tingling!

  • @csul5961
    @csul5961 Рік тому

    thanks for making this, i love this thing

  • @petemarron6677
    @petemarron6677 5 місяців тому

    I remember seeing those in the music store in the 80's,a scetch of jimmy paige on the package with a violin bow. I'm surprised that they're still around.

  • @henkehakansson2004
    @henkehakansson2004 3 роки тому +1

    One other thing I've discovered. Vibrato. You can't do as wide vibratos with any of them E-bows without the string choking into the "tunnel walls" of the E-bow since you "bend" the string. You have to retract the e-bow back at the bridge position, all the way, or as far as it will go, but then you'll lose momentum and more often it is weak sustain at the upper harmonic only. Same with doing wide bends on the plain G-string. One can't really "follow" with the E-bow in that direction, or slant or angle it. My tip for vibratos is to use classical finger vibrato ALONG the string, so the pitch goes both up and down, a la Fripp style. May work for some strings but not all.

  • @EdwinDekker71
    @EdwinDekker71 5 місяців тому

    Excellent video.

  • @peterdenyer3002
    @peterdenyer3002 8 місяців тому

    Bill, you just get better and better with your videos, thanks man. I just bought an e-bow as per your demo of several versions.

  • @achaarpickler
    @achaarpickler Рік тому

    Thanx for the ebow tutorial

  • @ZigbertD
    @ZigbertD 5 місяців тому

    One thing I've had to spend a fair amount of time focusing on and practicing when switching strings is to make sure to completely release the currently sounding note and mute the string before the switch. Otherwise, if that string is still vibrating at all, when the rail comes into contact with it, it will produce a very unpleasant buzzy clang sound. Pretty much the antithesis of the ethereal, mystic sound that you might want from an Ebow. It's actually a bit tricky to do quickly and fluidly, and it does take practice.

  • @davidstorm4015
    @davidstorm4015 10 місяців тому

    What a superb video!

  • @matthewjones6836
    @matthewjones6836 Рік тому

    Nice tutorial, a tip I may inject here is to use palm muting techniques can really help with the dynamics and erroneous noises you may want to minimize.

  • @elmeromero6559
    @elmeromero6559 3 роки тому +2

    Very good video , thanks a lot

  • @LautzenheiserFamily
    @LautzenheiserFamily 2 місяці тому

    You seem to have more confidence in me than anyone in my family combined! :)

  • @raysaade
    @raysaade 3 роки тому +1

    17:50 that's dexterity right there!!

  • @dylpluck
    @dylpluck 3 роки тому

    Thanks, man. This has both taught and inspired me through an almost random click. I've done little more than play around with mine for minutes at a time over the years.
    Well done.

  • @fratt41
    @fratt41 5 місяців тому

    Oh, that sweet sweet Carvin!

  • @metroidmania8833
    @metroidmania8833 7 місяців тому

    Damn, I thought I'd get some helpful tips on here to do my fretless guitar version of Eleanor Rigby, (which is my first attempt at using the Ebow), and I'm already using multiple strings, unlike, as you say, most people out there using these things. I already have the bass section figured out and some of the cello. It's a MILLION times better with a fretless guitar for orchestration type creation. I think I already figured out most of what you're sharing here. I tried rolling down the tone as well, and it's much better. I also made a rail that pops into the pup rings just beyond the low E because I kept hitting the string with the Ebow without the guide string there, also while playing fretless, which is a totally different animal. I have to compose Eleanor Rigby for a guitar forum contest. I hope these people appreciate the amount of effort going into THIS one!
    It also helps to have a very good ear when using this thing with a fretless. It's a curse sometimes though, on karaoke night, when I want to stick forks in my ears. 😂

    • @chordsoforion
      @chordsoforion  7 місяців тому

      Have you checked out the official Heet Sound EBow channel? They have a video version of the old instructional cassette, and several other videos including a Bach piece and a little snatch of Elanor Rigby. www.youtube.com/@ebow4119

  • @joeyt5427
    @joeyt5427 3 роки тому

    Beautiful tone man, I love your tutorial videos.

  • @henkehakansson2004
    @henkehakansson2004 3 роки тому +1

    Great video as always. The crucial thing with all E-bows, TC Electronic AEON, and the like is that it needs huge current to switch between strings that easily. It needs huge power to initialize the string attack. E-bow is the very best at this so far. AEON not as much.
    BUT!
    Why? Why? Why?
    It has been around since the 70s, but they have yet to equip the e-bow with this green felt dampers like there is for piano strings. I e the tracks that is on both sides of the "magnetic tunnel" that the "excited" string should run through should be covered in green felt dampers, so it doesn't CLUNK or SCRATCH when changing strings. It can't be detrimental to magnetics (at all) and it is a set once and forget since it will not wear. But it will silent and mute the adjacent open strings at least, just like any fret wrap or any other string damper and you can't dampen this with your fingers or palm. Just stick a thin layer of it with glue on there, and be done with it. It would make string changing even more fluid, and less noisy. Can't be that more expensive.
    So who's first out there producing the E-bow with green felt dampers? Now..1,2...go... :-)

    • @ayoungethan
      @ayoungethan 2 роки тому +2

      i thought so too but a. amplified it doesn't seem to matter (the noise doesn't come through) and b. felt adds friction and could catch on the strings and pluck them or get ripped off

  • @samuelj.rivard
    @samuelj.rivard 3 роки тому

    i just receive my Ebow this afternoon! this guide will be very useful thank you!

    • @chordsoforion
      @chordsoforion  3 роки тому +1

      Excellent! Let me know if you have any questions!

    • @samuelj.rivard
      @samuelj.rivard 3 роки тому

      @@chordsoforion thank to your video iam progressing really fast! much faster than i expected!

  • @barrybarry9714
    @barrybarry9714 3 роки тому

    Great video thanks, I am going to buy myself one

  • @michaelmattson3515
    @michaelmattson3515 3 роки тому

    Been using both Ebow’s the Black & Grey ones. Never tried the sweeping trick. That’s cool. I still have the cassette tape that comes with the Ebow instructions from years ago. Thanks again.

    • @chordsoforion
      @chordsoforion  3 роки тому +1

      Cool that you have the old cassette! I had one for many years, but it got lost in the shuffle as they say.

    • @CedricSatterfield
      @CedricSatterfield Рік тому

      Is there anything on it not in the literature that comes with it now? Could you post it somewhere or Google drive link it ? Someone may want it, or to transcribe itto share with others

  • @RustHawk82
    @RustHawk82 3 роки тому

    5:15 sounds exactly like the intro to Inxs' "Don't Change"! Great vid here and I'm definitely going to pick up the EBow again.