EBow : I Share ALL of My Secrets!

The EBow: Are you struggling to master it? Look no further. In this tutorial, I share all the "secret" techniques and tips I've learned over the last 40 years of playing ambient guitar!
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Video chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:41 Amp Setup
1:35 Guitar Setup
2:11 Single String Single Note!
3:50 String Dynamics
4:45 Pickup Dynamics
5:50 Vibrato
6:52 Single String Multiple Notes
8:58 String Switching Intro
11:16 2 String Switching
13:10 Skipping Strings
15:13 LOTS of Strings!
15:47 Harmonic Mode
16:48 The Missing Strings?
17:40 Percussive Effects
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[@TheGuitologist]

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]

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!

[@chordsoforion]

Great to hear!

[@xinaesthetic]

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]

Best friends ever!!

[@James-3000]

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

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

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.

[@MStaynor]

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

[@BrianMason1000]

Exactly!

[@jeffreyklaproth7794]

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!

[@ronnieroxx13]

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

[@theoryofthrash]

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

[@bvs5164]

Thank you Bill, excellently presented.

[@williamacuna3996]

A very complete and well done video! Very good!

[@hungri-yeti1885]

This is an e-bow masterclass.

[@tonyevans9999]

so inspiring, thanks!

[@gillespiewrga]

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]

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.

[@philf4086]

Awesome video, pure talent on display!

[@johngraymusic]

Awesome!😊

[@RobUttley]

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

[@CJSkip]

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

[@joeyt5427]

Beautiful tone man, I love your tutorial videos.

[@csul5961]

thanks for making this, i love this thing

[@juanshaman3177]

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

[@EdwinDekker71]

Excellent video.

[@davidstorm4015]

What a superb video!

[@janetkirk6266]

Great comprehensive tutorial.

[@dlswint]

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.

[@NsteveA]

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.

[@kolkmeiester]

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!

[@andrewpetrie73]

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!

[@mothersgauri4137]

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

[@dmyers9230]

Awesome video!!!!! Thank you

[@guilhermege]

Wonderful!! Thanks!

[@Martin-zd8eb]

Wonderful.... thanks for this content!

[@SteveHorne]

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

[@Xcorgi]

One of the best Ebow tutorials on KZbin! 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!

[@Riso-Musik]

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

[@Dazz1806]

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

[@rickyserrano5343]

THAAAAAAAANK YOU!!!

[@SonofCastille]

excellent!

[@Junior-jw1bb]

This was very helpful. Thanks for posting it

[@atmafra1971]

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

[@edwardmorton6691]

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

[@Joldrath]

Great once again m8. Such a huge inspiration.

[@jimmeaton4633]

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.

[@dylpluck]

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.

[@achaarpickler]

Thanx for the ebow tutorial

[@rahzark]

What a masterclass!

[@theverseshed]

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.

[@GahMehGrrrr]

Love that carvin too

[@chordsoforion]

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

[@stickman55100]

This is an incredibly helpful lesson. Thank you.

[@elmeromero6559]

Very good video , thanks a lot

[@burado1974]

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

[@edwardjones4572]

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

[@formisfunction1861]

Cool!

[@thanhhuynh2044]

Love my eBow.!

[@BrentAdams]

Thanks!

[@sennstrato7281]

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.....

[@Dave-ug9bh]

Complete gold info being shared here 👏👏

[@chordsoforion]

Thanks very much!!!

[@GCalvers]

This is so relaxing and informative at the same time.

[@chordsoforion]

Thanks very much!

[@peterdenyer3002]

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.

[@chico280]

Amazing video!

[@mykhedelic6471]

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]

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

[@MrJustinreese]

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

[@delineater]

Sir, this is an excellent video! Thoughtful and useful; thanks for making it.

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you-wow

[@AlekVila]

Nice intro to the Ebow. Thanks!

[@tribeofnames6189]

A great episode and a top class ebow 101 tutorial. Many thanks.

[@masmachina803]

Thx Bill. The multiple string technique is invaluable!

[@chordsoforion]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ComfortWithinNoise]

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

[@xamxamxamxa]

I love the cello style :)

[@dbvetter7485]

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.

[@Will-fi9xv]

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!

[@rustycowbell]

EBow modification tip - I installed a cellphone rig on the side of the ebow. This will allow you to hold the ebow with your thumb and use your fingers to adjust the guitar volume or vibrato bar.

[@denselman]

Great instruction, thank you!

[@chordsoforion]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scrinbot]

That helps thx.

[@georgerichardson7728]

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

[@scapes5424]

You got me into many pedals just based on your ambient music, I got the Ocean Machine and the GC Plus Pedal after watching you use them. Great channel, and as a final note you're one of those people I'd like to sit down with and have a long chat over a beer.

[@bobbykbobette7426]

8:37 nice Smashing Pumpkins vibe

[@zionsoldier7556]

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.

[@g.koch.]

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

[@cymro6537]

Beautiful looking guitar !

[@RedCarRecords]

Love the sound at 10:25!

[@andygardiner4485]

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]

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

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

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

[@brandontadday6288]

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

[@alejulul2379]

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

[@notJEllis]

Always good to have an ebow in the arsenal

[@chordsoforion]

That's my general life philosophy. :-)

[@ant1sokolow]

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!

[@barrybarry9714]

Great video thanks, I am going to buy myself one

[@danthsmith]

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

[@quiet216]

16:38 That’s awesome.

[@guitarbassamp4823]

I've an ebow this video is very helpful 🎶 🎸

[@Suite100Music]

Nice Carvin.

[@laska747]

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

[@Barflew1]

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....

[@frankvaleron]

These are great tips. I've never got past one string melodies but am going to practice these techniques. Percussive stuff is very Michael Brook

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Due to your very inspiring music and this very instructional video, I decided to buy me an Ebow. It will be a challenge to learn to play the guitar in a completely other way, but I enjoy the new sounds I can produce. Thanks for your inspiration!

[@chordsoforion]

While the EBow journey can be a bit of a challenge, it is well worth it!!!

[@fratt41]

Oh, that sweet sweet Carvin!

[@RustHawk82]

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.

[@perrykline88]

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

[@AvianBreak]

I absolutely love your instructional videos. Lots of knowledge here!

[@theswissmiss69]

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