stapler

[CheshireCat]

Im new here and was just wondering if anyone could help with an equipment question.
What is that stapler like thing that edge uses in the ZOOtv video for WOWY? Probably a stupid question but id love to know.

 

[discothequeLP]

I think you're referring to the E-Bow. Edge uses it to play that opening note that just goes on forever (infinite sustain). On Elevation and even Popmart i think he had an infinite sustain pickup built into his Fernandes gutiar. But back before that, he used the E-Bow electric gutiar pick.

 

[CheshireCat]

thanks mate

 

[maro_chik]

How much does a cheap e-bow go for usually?

 

[discothequeLP]

e-bows are pretty expensive. . . probably around $70

 

[gareth brown]

Stapler!! Ha ha ha! That's the best visual description of an E-bow I've ever heard!!

 

[drhark]

On the Joshua tree album it was played with a device called, I think, Infinite Guitar, made by Michael Brook. I believe his name is on the album credits