EBow Wars: Joyo Infinite Sustainer | TC Aeon

[@patrickstefurak3124]

04:27 New Ebow 04:54 Old Ebow 06:11 TC Aeon 09:08 Joyo Infinite Sustainer 11:56 Joyo harmonizer mode 12:26 Old Ebow harmonizer mode 13:06 Pros and cons of each

[@isaactrujillo2988]

Ebow’s customer service is the best in all the music industry period. I have sent my Ebow in for repair and received a band new one with NO and I mean zero questions or rebuttal from this company. I proudly fly my Ebow sticker on my guitar case for everyone to see at my gigs! Great little device created decades ago and still works as designed.

[@thesjkexperience]

Good to hear!

[@Steven-u5w]

Personally as an ex ebow improvise I would stay with the ebow

[@JRP3music]

My EBow is probably 20+ old. Came with a cassette! Mine has the "Sith" red led!

[@rich1051414]

Nothing with a blue LED is very old... way back when, blue LED's cost like $40 a pop, as they were so difficult to make xD

[@JRP3music]

I think I may of got mine around '94. It was a Xmas present from my dad. I remember the instructional cassette.

[@rich1051414]

@@JRP3music Yeah, back then, Red, green and amber were the colors LED's came in. Blue LED's didn't exist before the 90's, were nothing more than a novelty until the late 90's, took over everything in the early naughts, and won a nobel prize in physics in 2014, due to blue LED's allowing for ANY color lighting at all using phosphors, which, as we know, changed everything.

[@KodyXXVll]

@@rich1051414 the ebow light doesn't look blue to me, it looks purple or ultraviolet.

[@henseleric]

@@rich1051414 Mine is from 1999 -20 years- and has a blue LED. '99, or so, was when the prices on blue LEDs started to drop precipitously, if you could buy in bulk.

[@bluesound666]

After almost 20 years I finally bought an Ebow because of your video, I'm having so much fun. Thank you.

[@xanhteps8667]

Finally someone who can actually use the ebow instead of talking about it!

[@wdumas226]

Proudly using the e-bow backwards for over 15 years!

[@dddddddd9870]

is it one e-bow?

[@KiRiMa64]

Wow!

[@JK.Fraser]

Wobe

[@ChrisTian-rm7zm]

I use the Joyo and just found out I also hold it backwards.

[@brendanrose542]

Amazing that’s the reason I searched for Ebo today. I just realized that turning it backwards is quite cool if only the light was on both sides.✌🏽❤🤘🏽

[@jonathankrieger9121]

Your playing is as calming as your voice

[@MikeNascimbeni]

Despite playing for 25 years, I just bought an Ebow a couple years ago and I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for making this video because now I don't have to wonder if there's something better out there. Also I am definitely gonna have to try that trick there where you started pushing the string into the pickup. I also keep meaning to try using the Ebow and a slide at the same time. I guess I know what I'm doing after work today.

[@diteamiciedentrate]

slide and ebow is evil fun on bass guitar, I assume on a 6 string it should be even better

[@500sureshot]

It’s nice to have a truly nice guy that takes the time to look at the comments that we make-- and even takes time to REPLY to them ‼ I think the best word for that is… “CARES”… He cares what we think and I can tell all he wants , is to do WHAT we think , and improve what he is doing , ……. Trying to help those of us that need some NEW ideas ‼Excellent teacher‼ I’m new to his music- 70y/o and trying to learn . This is a place where I think I have a chance 🙏‼

[@paulauksztulewicz4803]

My e-bow is the original chromed plastic with a leather holster from 1970’s. Activates automatically when held against strings, no switches, not nearly as hot as the modern ones, and I love it!

[@michaelmattson3515]

I have the single switch black one & the grey dual switch plus a Fernandez sustainer guitar. Love em all.

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

I owned and loved my Ebow but its gone, I have a Fernandes in the mail so I'd love any input you have ???

[@thefog7067]

Just like this amazing device I could go on forever and ever and ever about how amazing the ebow is but thats what i have always found fascinating about these things so im glad i took the plunge & bought one of these bad boys ! The ebow is so much fun and you get a freaking amazing sound !

[@michaelmattson3515]

@@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI Setting up the inner controls is important for controlling the speed of your note swelling volume. Adjusting the pickup height makes a difference too. Now my neck sustainer pickup has a bad hum to it if I want to use it in the normal mode, but ok with it in sustainer mode. If you have a Floyd Rose system the bridge pickup string/pole spacing is off. So I got a F space Screaming Demon Seymour Duncan pickup and put it in instead of the stock one. Thanks

[@MarkBreton]

I own Phil Keaggy's first e-bow. It has the chrome finish and comes on automatically when you hold it over the strings. He gave it to me about 7yrs ago.

[@chordsoforion]

Sweet!!! That was my first too.

[@MarkBreton]

@Neon Hombré Yes he does! I did a song with him a few years back. If you look up my youtube channel, Mark Breton and play the song Devon you will get to hear him play a killer lead towards the end. It was just awesome to get to work with him.

[@JazzFusionGuy]

Very cool. I loved his first solo album What a Day. His work with Glass Harp is great and the dude can sing too.

[@jkris2361]

I had an e-bow over twenty years ago, and I remember that they are really "hot" when holding it right over the pickup, esp. the neck pickup...with some boost or distortion you can more easily get the stringy-to-string fake violin or cello type bow stuff. There is a huge dynamic difference between holding it over and not over the pickup..not over requires more time for the string to start up a strong vibration and get going. when over a pickup the e-bow just seems to "explode" the string down into the pickup directly below. It is probably the interaction of the e-bow not just vibrating the string physically but reacting with the magnetic field of the pickup right below..they are awesome, they just require some time to get down physically holding along different parts of the string and how that influences your volume and rate of attack.....have fun!

[@lachlanhiggs]

J Kris this is what separates an experienced ebow player from an inexperienced player. The subtleties in pickup position show how much an artist understands his guitar and the ebow in comparison to someone who’s hoping for the best. It’s been infuriating over the years to listen to guys up on stage trying to ‘tame’ their sound and try to control the subtle feedback with their guitars. Sort yourselves out guys and girls

[@amberpipkin]

Thanks for a great comparison video! I was interested in an Ebow for ambient guitar tracks on a studio project, and I thought, hmmm I would love to see a comparison of all the options. Answered all my questions! Thank you!

[@KiRiMa64]

You have a Bob Ross sort of vibe!!! Bought an Ebow for a friend of mine decades ago and it brings back memories. I'm gonna check out these other brands for sure.

[@lennywalker8603]

FYI the EBow uses a ‘self-lubricating’ plastic explicitly to reduce string noise from contact on the support strings, and it has an easy throw switch for ease of switching between modes while playing. It’s the only device that can efficiently arpeggio across the strings at any pace you play. The trick to adding Cross String Bowing to your EBow technique is a matter of employing the dynamics of proximity to pickup (the EBow playing area) properly. Basically, stay away from the loudest spot (Hot Spot) when sustaining and move the EBow directly over the Hot Spot to cross strings quickly. The EBow acts as a handheld amplifier, amplifying each string as you cross. Another benefit of this ‘playing area’ approach is that the EBow can remain close to your picking/plucking volume - so it’s easier to use live. Fast arps tend to be quieter as each activated string doesn’t get the chance to vibrate up to full effect, but they still maintain the sound of a bow passing over each string. Another thing to try is tilting the EBow foot away from the driven string (with one of the foot’s guide grooves still resting on it’s support string) to get the amount of effect you desire/and or to keep your sustain volume the same but with a brighter tone. Nearer the Hot Spot is also where the staccato and spiccato effects live and breathe. One last detail to keep in mind is that the neck pickup is better because that’s where the strings vibrate the most freely, when playing close to the bridge the string tension increases and becomes less responsive to the EBow’s electro-magnetic drive. These notes may be helpful on the other handheld sustainers, but the cross string effects can only be done with an EBow. The knockoffs missed some major design details that the actual inventor of this magical device did not. Jus’ sayin’.

[@-davidolivares]

I also have found that if you tilt the elbow in unison with a string bend you can most times get away with bending too.

[@RiffHarvester]

After watching this video, my interest in owning an EBow was renewed. I found a mint used EBow Plus on Reverb for $65!

[@JazzFusionGuy]

Good deal! I got my EBow Plus off Ebay for only $60. 👍🎸

[@jimmymarchisotto8152]

I have a E-Bow I got about 17 years ago. I LOVED this awesome video! I always enjoy your take on this type of stuff as I feel YOU are the king of Ambient guitar. Thank you for the fun demo!

[@HockeyPop29]

The Joyo does seem to generate more vibration. Its definitely muscle memory that affects your ease of using the 3 (although the rectangular shape of the Aeon doesn't seem to lend itself to the most comfortable grip. Chalk 1 up for ergonomics!)

[@anotherworld2195]

I really love that distorted tone at 12:12 with the Joyo :) first I wanted that Aeon but now I think I will definitely buy the original Ebow or Joyo. Thanks for this video

[@robertjohnson976]

I was disappointed at first with my Aeon but over time I learned to use it and love it.

[@teriakamoto]

My E-bow is so old that it has Horse hair.

[@mcr0741]

It just bow then... XD

[@AnthonyUK100]

@@mcr0741 my ebow from 1980 disintegrated

[@tarmy3619]

@@AnthonyUK100 vaporized

[@fernmiranda]

Goddamn that joke tickled my nerd lobe directly. That was a gooooood one.

[@izme4700]

That Guitar is so beautiful it about brought me to tears

[@fredholland1169]

First of all thanks for not using your site to sell. This looked to me to be a very honest comparison. I did notice the Joyo last week online and wondered how it compared to the Ebow. I've come to a point where I am going to get one soon. And I am on a budget. That means that I can fool myself pretty easy into buying something based only on price, only to break down and buy the better item later on. So I have been curious about the Joyo Infinite sustainer. I don't have any experience so I depend on honest shoot outs like this one. Long way to say thank you.

[@lachlanhiggs]

It humours me that I'm still on the Ebow Official Artists page from videos I did 12 years ago

[@ZIGSVIDS]

Probably the only one since. Can only hope

[@Mudge07]

You see, that’s what they call it infinite sustain.

[@lachlanhiggs]

Mudge07 that’s the best. Haha

[@kevinsturges6957]

What a great video. I’ve been an Ebow for years, and didn’t know there were alternatives out there. Happy to be subscribed to your channel.

[@sryburn641]

What's it like being an ebow?

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Thanks for this review! Just ordered the Joyo!

[@mysterytour3959]

Thank you for the awesome review! I can see how passionate you are about your equipment and the music you make with it. Also...your attention to every detail of each device was extremely informative and helpful! Not to mention your excellent playing!

[@ResoBridge]

The JOYO web page shows it is intended to be held the other way round to the way you hold it in the demo. I remember seeing a demo somewhere where the player slides the EBow vertically up and down across the strings to produce a rapid bowing effect similar to a cross string violin technique. I don't know how that was done, maybe just lots of gain. I've never been able to do it since the sustain effect takes time for the sustain to build and anyway the rails tend to hang up on the strings.

[@chordsoforion]

You are correct, however, I tried both ways, and prefer the direction I hold it in. The cool thing is that works and sounds the same in either orientation. Also, if you are interested, I have an EBow tutorial that covers the techniques that you refer to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF6QhX6Ne7Whb8k

[@pauldi7268]

My ebow is so old, it doesn't have the harmonic mode.

[@swingset1969]

I have an original one, in chrome, it doesn't even have a switch. Just automatic on when you put it on the strings.

[@barefootbeardedwizardry]

I’d say the longer rails on the Joyo may help prevent accidental slipping (don’t know, haven’t tried it). I have trouble with that sometimes with my ebow, especially when singing & ebowing at the same time

[@scottjanssen65]

Years ago I got an EBow and thought it was great...until I played a guitar with a Sustainiac built in. The guitar was the Jackson DK2S (since discontinued, but available on eBay for under $1k). Schecter makes guitars with Sustainiacs built in and Fernandez makes guitars with their own sustainer system. Having the sustainer built into the guitar frees up both hands for soloing. The eBow (and the other, similar products) sound different than the Sustainiac, so I can see why you might want both. But the Sustainiac does everything I need.

[@chordsoforion]

Hey - nothing wrong with that. It's all about finding the tools that allow you to make the music you want to make!

[@michaeltaylors2456]

I didn’t know that . Thanks for the tip

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

I have got a sustainiac in my Fernandez. It's really great, and has extra adjustments that you can not do with the E-Bow variants. But it only works on one guitar, and there are techniques that you can't do with it, that you can with a hand held. So I want both 🤠

[@ignacedhont9816]

Big disadvantage of pretty much all of these sustainers is that chords melt into 1 feedback tone. So you can't really sustain chords and that really is a pity.

[@JamesMilsonAuthor]

Wonderful, useful information, thanks! I have the EBow, having been introduced to it on your earlier videos, and love it. Keep up the great work!

[@mikesharpsongs]

Man, I just KNEW you'd be my guy with regards to this shootout! Great work, again❤

[@nicholasrella2767]

Thank you for all your great demos and helpful info. This channel has been very helpful to me over the years. The demos have helped me make a few purchase decisions & the tips & tricks have helped me discover things I never knew about pedals I already own. Thanks again.

[@arbitermatt]

Is it just me who's favourite is the Joyo? Seems to have the highest output and a nice fast attack on the harmonic mode. Also a decent price

[@bobbyfikesmusicfun]

I'm going to order one

[@guitarstella1]

yeah it does kind of pop out from the others

[@joshuafrankline2617]

​@@bobbyfikesmusicfun how is it?

[@bobbyfikesmusicfun]

@@joshuafrankline2617 I ordered a new one from Austin and I forget the name of it but it works just like an ebow. It's fun to play

[@barbarabarker8256]

I still love my elbow classic . I found mine in the recording studios dumpster smashed to all hell and it worked once I soldered it back together plus I modified mine to attach to my finger and hooked down my arm to the battery with a wire and a 2.4 volt booster circuit . Guys omg these things are the shit

[@dddddddd9870]

can you make a photos? does it have more power?

[@soundssimple1]

My EBow is 20 or so years old. The sound is just as good even although the closing on the battery compartment is now held closed with gaffa tape. Might now consider the Joyo as a backup the sound was really good. Want to hear them live ? Big Counrty - The Storm.

[@dayontapout]

Thanks for doing the shootout! I got my 1st Ebow a few months back and have been wondering id I made three right choice. I now know I have!

[@TheSolfilm]

04:26 The two first notes you play make me think of Gizmo's song in Gremlins.

[@danielpage6783]

i love this guy. that intro sounded so cool!

[@giovannipeirone3915]

Perfect review, thanks! I was just thinking about this dilemma! Now i have every information that i need; of course i don't know what i really want to do because you did not say: 'buy this, my friend', but you let me decide knowing what i would buy. These are just the best reviews, you make us use our brain and our heart ;-)

[@paultae4674]

Yup I'm buying the joyo..I purchased the nueron after watching your channel the Neuron is next gen pre amp.. very happy with it...cheers

[@buhlir]

Hey thanks for the comparison I needed this. !

[@chordsoforion]

Glad it was useful!!

[@davestarns]

I had an Ebow in the late 80s. At a gig, I left it sitting on my amp during a break, and when I came back for the next set, it was gone.

[@chordsoforion]

I know your pain. My original EBow from the late 70s, was stolen along with all of my equipement. It was heart rending!

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

Yes, it feels like a betrayal, when the people you are playing your heart out for, steal from you.

[@hexaet]

wow! recently bought an EOB strat (with the"near infinite" fernandes pick-up) and i thought i'd be satisfied but hearing the volume swells in particular and also that string smashing thing you did with the EBow - i am reconsidering. I thought the Aeon sounded fuzzier and i didn't like it's form factor - the EBow both old and new sounded cleaner than the Joyo - wish there was a polyphonic version but i always want more :) - thx for the info and much food for thought, cheers from Tasmania

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

German company Vibesware, makes one, that does that.

[@rcameron4091]

Just ordered the Joyo . Thanks for the vid .

[@orionstarr5313]

Boy that sure is a beautiful guitar.

[@pappsco54]

James iha is another master of the ebow.

[@falconerpdx]

I think Danny Ash used it best.

[@pappsco54]

@@falconerpdx never heard of him......🤔

[@JoeyLevenson]

@@pappsco54 Love & Rockets and Bauhaus!

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

How funny, I was just thinking about the E-bow yesterday. 😁 It’s like you read my mind. 😏

[@RocktCityTim]

I still have my 1970's Chrome eBow. Haven't used it in forever. I guess it's time to pull it out of storage and re-power it.

[@martinkrauser4029]

This is a wonderful demo. Thank you!

[@anthonymiller7992]

It sounds to me like the Ebo is "rightly" sensitive and seems to have the ability to have a little more control over the sound as well as the harmonizing feature.

[@Nathankaye]

Thanks for the shoot out. I’m interested in seeing what you think of the The Sound Stone Handheld Guitar Sustainer by Merkaba Electronics. It’s hand made in Austin and a lot cheaper than all three of the other sustainers.

[@chordsoforion]

They sent me one to try out and I sent them my thoughts. Although the price point is attractive, it is not usable. More like a toy.

[@Nathankaye]

Chords Of Orion ah ok. Really good to know. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@eearts]

Thanks for another awesome video Bill🙏🏼☺️

[@samsschool3639]

THANK YOU for making this video

[@larsfrosznielsen3536]

I´ve used my E-bow on my acoustic guitar for many years now. It sounds great (I think) Great video

[@chordsoforion]

Good to hear you are making it work on acoustic!!

[@digitalramyun]

Really interesting comparison test - many thanks! My EBow has been a constant companion to my “ambient guitar” work since I bought it in 1996 (! - black, red LED, pre-Plus version). It hasn’t fallen apart on me yet, though I wonder if the electrical connections are getting a little “fragile” as it occasionally cuts out on me. Really appreciate your review here 🙏

[@mikebro2557]

I bought my E-Bow Mk2 14 years ago for £99, it’s still as good as the day I first bought it, worth every penny 👍

[@autistichead8137]

Ok I got the Aeon. It’s absolutely fantastic and it feels magnificent in your hand makes it much easier to manipulate. If you can’t change strings easily, practice it! It’s not hard at all it’s very very smooth for string changes. It’s an absolute beast. I can imagine the people who are saying it might be difficult to change Are accustomed to a different feel. But it’s very smooth and changes strings effortlessly.

[@brysimm404]

Joyo Sustainer has a pic on the box showing the correct orientation is actually switch forward, which is different from the ebow - but apparently it will work either way. Josh Scott has a great ebow video on his JHS channel where he discovers he's been ebowing backwards forever :D

[@chordsoforion]

Exactly - I prefer to hold the Joyo like the EBow is held. The ergonomics of how you are supposed to hold the Joyo suck (at least for me). And yes,, the Joyo sounds the same in either orientation.

[@JimmyLem]

I got my eboy around 1990. Still have it - needed to drop in a new battery connector recently. It's black with a red LED.

[@danmercuri1290]

Quick question, how often have you had to replace your ebow? Mine seems to be not putting out as strong of a signal anymore and before I buy a new one I wanna know if it's worth paying full price again

[@spurioustransients]

Another consideration that you didn't mention is the ergonomics of the device, how it feels in the hand and how the design makes for comfortable and easy playing. Looking at how you hold the Aeon in an upright position in relation to the strings makes me think that perhaps it is more awkward in use.

[@stevekirkby6570]

Seems like the e-bow is just all round smoother. I also like the new (black) on - it just sounds more refined.

[@kerryymm]

Wow, what a great review! So refreshing to see different genres of playing being considered, and pros & cons of each device, rather than "I like the ebow so everything else is trash & so are you if you don't agree". Thank you 😊

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Also, while looking for this I came across something called the Gizmotron. It's on the expensive side but for someone like you who using this sort of thing all the time, you might be interested. It's sort of like an ebow type thing but it's set up on the bridge of your guitar and it's polyphonic. You can play chords and bass lines and stuff. It actually sounds pretty incredible. So, maybe check it out if you want.

[@chordsoforion]

Actually, I have a Gizmotron. Here's a playlist of the videos I have posted using it: kzbin.info/aero/PLseB5HzFJKVzmXZpT6fypMXVNM4neAYWi

[@timbaugh1944]

Excellent video demo Bill ..

[@guitarsean]

Have you had a chance at the sound stone?

[@descendinguniverse]

I`m gonna stick with E-bow. Can`t imagine sweeping with Aeon🙃 Joyo however seems to be fine as well, I like white color more

[@xanhteps8667]

It doesent seem to drive as hard. I kind of like it that way

[@descendinguniverse]

@@xanhteps8667 which device do you mean?Aeon?

[@JoeBussiereXXX]

Love the bittersweet melody

[@jitterjive4711]

Spot on. Thanks for a great, and fair, comparison.

[@gregorypdearth]

Luv my Joyo. Really useful and consistent.

[@johnwhite797]

Hello, I have the same problem, cannot play on the first and last cord, only on 4 cords. I like it a lot and I am looking for the real violin effect. I have a Peavy Vypir Ampli and I hope I can set it on the right position ....SOON ...

[@samusaran4799]

That 15th fret to 12th fret move on the B string is grating my brain from oversaturation

[@evetsnitram8866]

I remember trying ebows out in the 70s and they were chrome. Did a photo search and sure enough there are some pics of them.

[@chordsoforion]

Yes. I owned one back in the late 70s. It is a chrome finish on the plastic housing.

[@cubano100pct]

I noticed that on the Joyo, you were using it with the light and switch are facing towards the bridge (backwards). In the official Joyo demonstration video, the light and switch are towards the neck.

[@chordsoforion]

That is correct. I find it works much better flipped around. Also much easier for me to hold.

[@theothertonydutch]

I feel sustainer pickups are too overpriced. I really hope Joyo or someone like that ends up making one. I want to be able to sustain chords, not single notes.

[@HockeyPop29]

If you're into diy, making a systaniac-type pickup from a humbucker is a fairly straightforward process. You can find many websites and videos with information on how to do it. Of course, using a pickup that has great tone is part of the battle.

[@theothertonydutch]

@@HockeyPop29 It's really finicky, I've tried and with no success.

[@nicholasrella2767]

There’s a few pedals you can try for that but they’re not cheap either. I got the gamechanger plus pedal during a Black Friday deal last year. I also use the Red Panda Tensor to get a sustain effect sometimes. The Neunaber Immerse Reverb has a nice sustain mode. There’s a few combos that can be used that won’t give the cheesy freeze sound.

[@theothertonydutch]

@@nicholasrella2767 I used to have the freeze pedal. That was also excessively useful for some more synthy stuff.

[@SONGSTICKS]

Amongst the other pedals mentioned , take a look at the "Digitech Freqout" pedal. I have an Ebow but like you I'd like to sustain chords, so I'm tempted by it myself. I did have a sustainiac pedal but it came without the electro magnet pickup that clamps to the headstock. I thought I might be able to get hold of one or make it myself... but nah ! So I sold it on.

[@simpson6700]

60 bucks is still more than i would want to pay for this... but it's better than 100 bucks

[@AnthonyUK100]

I would love an E-Bow in chrome casing like they used to do.

[@chordsoforion]

Me too! had one with the leather holster way back in the day and it got stolen. I have missed it ever since.

[@oliviermalhomme9923]

Thanks. For a very valuable comparison

[@SHADOWBEAR82763]

Do they work well on a bass? I'd love to try a cello sound on my fretless.

[@Audio-apps]

The ebow is not physically designed for bass, but the circuit works fine. Fretless bass is a lovely application. I’m sure if you check Michael Manring you’ll find some inspiring passages.

[@kevfullo]

Fretless works great. Bass strings work better than high guitar strings anyway

[@pcb8059]

The ebow has grooves on the bottom that fit with guitar strings on either side, to make correct position without string buzzing against the magnets Bass players have to put extra effort in correct position , the ebow is really finicky and small sweet spot vs. String buzz on the ebow.

[@ZeCoop]

Just used an EBow for the first time this past year... It was kind of mystifying, but it sure was fun to experiment! Looking forward to seeing the comparison... Love your videos! :)

[@massimolucarella6022]

Got 3 ebows. The first is a vintage silver model. The second is from the '80s (I rmember i bought it in London at Rock Stop - Charing Cross Road). The third is the last model with harmonic mode. I love the black from the eighties, 'cause I've used it manily live and in studio for the music I've payied/recorded.

[@RocktCityTim]

Hey Bill - sorry for that distraction - was just trying to answer your query about the pronunciation. I've removed my parts of that thread since it drifted wayyyy off topic. Still loving the eBow!

[@garretteverett2613]

I'd love to hear your take on the Soundstone sustainer as well. I've never used an eBow, so I'm not sure how it stacks up, but it definitely feels like learning to play another instrument - or witchcraft!

[@chordsoforion]

I was sent a Soundstone last year. I tried it out and decided not to demo it, as I can't recommend it. The magnetic field is way too weak, and the construction is pretty bad. I did send feedback to the company, so perhaps they will improve it over time. Definitely recommend putting out more $$ for the Joyo Infinite Sustainer or the EBow.

[@garretteverettblackwater1453]

@@chordsoforion That does sum up my feelings about it too. I feel like if I had paid EBow money for the Soundstone I would have been mad, but for the price it's a weird little gadget that's kind of fun once in a blue moon. Thanks for the reply! Love your videos!

[@frankpaush]

nice one. My first 80s EBow is falling into parts after a battery being forgotten in it ... :( I bought a 2000++ one to replace it but found another device that does the job more comfortably for my needs: a Vibesware GR-1, which is a resonator unit based on the same functionality but fixed on a microphone stand, which makes you forget about the how to place the unit while not in use problem :D Would be interesting to find out, what this could do for you. (I am not affiliated with the friendly engineer who developed it, but met him when buying the tool, nice man :) )

[@BrunoCOHENstudio]

Thanks for sharing! Btw, I love your guitar ;-)

[@bobbarcus8310]

I can do the same thing with the hollow body Gretch and a booster but I guess I would get one of those Joyo just for the hell of it as a noisemaker

[@irradix213]

Thanks this is excellent, isn't ae always ee?

[@dave47663]

The difference is clearly from the way you're using them. You slide the ebow horizontally into position when you switch strings whereas when you use the joyo, you just move vertically which makes the attack seem harsher. Both seem fine.

[@chordsoforion]

Agreed - the Joyo and the EBow can produce good results.

[@cybertunes8800]

Do a review of the Sound Stone! It's the same thing but waaaaay cheaper. It's from a little company that just started up.

[@subtropicrecords7674]

It has some kinks but I love mine. The Ebow is a little more powerful, but the sound stone is easier to hold and super cheap.

[@stanleykostrzewski7222]

Great demo , Joyo gets my vote .

[@lex3729]

You need to do a review of the Gizmotron! I originally bought the Chrome first version of the Ebow from Manny's on 48th st in the late 1970s!

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Bill, the way you roll out the words in your presentation almost make me think you perform a new composition to us. If all electric equipment commercials were performed like this, I think my wallet will be emptied earlier 🤣🤣.

[@dddddddd9870]

which batteries do you use on ebow?

[@chordsoforion]

I use regular and rechargeable 9 volt batteries.

[@dddddddd9870]

@@chordsoforion thx!, you tried Li-Ion?

[@chordsoforion]

The 9V rechargeables are li-ion.

[@dddddddd9870]

@@chordsoforion yes, but in fact they are 7,4v, don't you feel less power?

[@maxbrito5565]

i love you sir davos, thank you for the video

[@michaelcraig9449]

This dude is a little crispy, he kept saying A-on until the end, even after he knew better!

[@bodkwlbhdlsyhspdkgldpsldhgi9dj]

for the AEON, can the edges be filed to get smoother?

[@krokus5714]

Has probado el ebow con el attack decay EHX?