Re: ebow

[KRosser414@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/23/00 4:19:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Loopers-Delight-d-request@annihilist.com writes:

<< I was thinking on using it on an acoustic stringed
 instrument (a tamboura, if you must know)...they give
 it the nod for use on acoustic instruments, but not
 much information on what to expect except that there
 is no 'hot spot', so some the playing styles would not
 work, and it will be quieter.
 
 Anyone have any experience with acoustic applications
 for this gizmo? >>

I've used one on acoustic guitars, it sounds fine and is pretty easy to 
work 
with.  When they say 'it will be quiter', keep in mind the actual volume 
boost it gets on electric - I found it pretty easy to balance with the 
regular playing volume on acoustic.  The one thing that takes a little 
getting used to is that you may have to work a little harder with the left 
hand to get the string started.

I've also used it on other acoustic string instruments with pretty good 
luck

ken