Review: Ebow Plus

Posted at December 2, 2009

The Ebow is something that has slowly changed what musicians thought an effect could accomplish. Basically, for those who do not know, the Ebow is a device that creates a small electro-magnetic field around your guitar strings. If you think I am kidding or this sounds like science fiction- think again. You have probably heard the Ebow sound in hundreds of rock songs and not even noticed it. Essentially, groups like Smashing Pumkins, Nirvana, and other grungers loved the Ebow for it's amazingly smooth and endless sustain. It truly does sound like a bowed instrument.

Retailing for around $90 the device is made of plastic (don't drop it- it tends to crack) and has room for a AA battery pack which does last days of usage. It has room for you to hold it around the strings and they will vibrate forever. Also makes a great live stage toy. Your fans will have no idea how you are making these incredible sounds.

Definitely makes a good stocking stuffer.