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darn thing can make a guitar sound like a violin

Picking?

jamesg1213


Picking?

 
Of the nose?
 
Of the lottery numbers?
 
Of the lock?
 
And mixing?
 
Of "one's window, one's leaving"?
 
 
 
 
George?
 
 

This sounds like we should have a James and Danny collaboration with Ebow solo's from each.

Wookiee, I'd love that if I could get sound out of the thing. I can do little things, but as soon as you move the thing to change strings, it sounds like I'm abusing someone...or some thing. LOL! Then it's hard to find that spot again where it allowed you to get sound out of it.

I've never been more frustrated other than when I've tried to bow a violin. I can't believe how challenging this little Ebow is. Then you have this guy showing you examples on the CD....where he sounds like he's playing Yngwie Malmsteen! (famous Swedish shred guitarist that fused classical themes with rock/metal calling it "neo-classical")

Not that I want to play like that, but I can't figure out how he could move the Ebow so fast while keeping it so clean. It's really mind-boggling. No one on Youtube is doing anything remotely close to the stuff on the little mini disc I got that came with the Ebow. This guy even played the entire Eleanor Rigby string section with the thing and doesn't make any scratchy noises or weird sounds like I'm getting.

This is definitely an amazing little thing.....I just can't get it to stop sounding like I'm torturing someone/something. I'm afraid my neighbors are gonna call the cops on me at this rate. LOL! I'm really serious...I can't believe how challenging this has become for me.

-Danny

I've had an Ebow for years, but I only make strange noises with it.  Come to think of it, that about describes my guitar playing as well...

It definitely motivated me to get a Sustainer though.  Little did I know that what I should have bought was a Sustainiac because they (Sustainiac) have great customer service while Fernandes (Sustainer) absolutely blows monkey nuts.  Plus, the Sustainer is just a licensed old version of a Sustainiac anyway (found that out way too late).  So, the Sustainer got sold and, eventually, I want to get this portable version of the Sustainiac that you can clamp on the headstock of any guitar and not have to modify it.

Blimey, looking at the picture I see...
 
A tea caddy, a stapler, a CD and a swanky pouch to put them all in.
 
I want that as well.

 
I ordered one, but due to my dyslexia, I am now the proud owner of an elbow.
 
 
I suppose I could bash my strings with it.
 
 
And the elbow might come in useful too.
 
 
 

the two British guys  recently posting a friggin funny

I was drinking a glass of wine whilst I read both posts

I laughed so hard I spit wine on my monitor

damn funny I should say

I also stained my brown pants laughing