Sound Stone = EBow copy?

[B2D]

https://soundstone.co/

A friend of mine just forwarded me this.

It looks/sounds like an EBow (43 year old tech) at 1/3rd the price and with no LED or harmonic mode.

Thoughts? Personally I like the price point but I wonder if we're looking at lawsuit territory here.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Sound Stone = EBow copy?

I have 2 Ebows, one from the first year of production, and a late 90s one. I bought them used, and they are indispensable for me. If this gets people to upgrade to a full EBow, I am all for it.

 

[BlueSnMettle]

Re: Sound Stone = EBow copy?

Well, you can’t beat the price and it does have a
14 day money back guarantee. TC electronics
also has a hand held sustaining device out and
that runs around $69. Might have to get me one!

 

[Mincer]

Re: Sound Stone = EBow copy?

There is a video out there comparing the TC one with 2 different Ebows, and the Ebows sounded noticeably better, and the reviewer said the Ebows were much easier to use.

 

[Lazarus1140]

Re: Sound Stone = EBow copy?

I own a later iteration ebow as well, but I don't use it for anything currently. It is hiding with my capos and slides. I would definitely like to do my own comparison if I had any reason to use one. Back in the worship band days it was a "must have" tool.

I wonder if they can dodge the infringement bullet by simply altering the shape or using a different type of magnet and/or battery. I wonder if the Ebow patent expired. They do have to be renewed ... right?

 

[Mincer]

Re: Sound Stone = EBow copy?

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Ha! I remember Ebows came with these pins. Mine has a leather holster.