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PRODUCTCATALOG<br />

2008<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment 20 Years - 2008 •


<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment – Since 1988<br />

In 988, the two young entrepreneurial bass players Bo Engberg<br />

and Mats Kristoffersson wanted to create the worlds’ best bass<br />

amplification. Now, twenty years later, the <strong>EBS</strong> products can be<br />

found in more than 30 countries and are used by many of the<br />

finest bass players and musicians in the world.<br />

In this catalog you will find the current line of professional bass<br />

equipment from <strong>EBS</strong>. The history of the company can be found<br />

in the 20th Anniversary book that can be ordered via the <strong>EBS</strong><br />

website. It has many photos illustrating the development and<br />

progress of <strong>EBS</strong> products over the last 20 years, along with<br />

unique interviews with bass players from around the world.<br />

Thank all of YOU for the first 20 years,<br />

we look forward to seeing you in the years to come!<br />

/The <strong>EBS</strong> Team<br />

”<strong>EBS</strong> builds sturdy, reliable and sonically fine equipment that has<br />

helped me sound good – they have made me the icing on my cake.<br />

Thank you <strong>EBS</strong>, and have a Happy 20th Anniversary!”*<br />

Stanley Clarke<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Artist<br />

* From the book ’<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment – 20 Years’


<strong>EBS</strong> PROFESSIONAL BASS EQUIPMENT<br />

•SIN C E 198 8•<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Artist Jesper Liveröd of ´Burst’ Photo: Daniel Falk


’...I´ve never played anything that<br />

sounds that good, and they’re not<br />

even tube amps!’*<br />

- Jonas Björler<br />

The Haunted, At the Gates<br />

* From the book ’<strong>EBS</strong> Professional<br />

Bass Equipment – 20 Years’<br />

Photo: Daniel Falk<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> BASS


B A S S H E A D S<br />

• <strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment 20 Years - 2008<br />

NEW!<br />

F E A T U R E S |<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Classic 450<br />

450 W Classic Style Bass Head<br />

The new <strong>EBS</strong> Classic 450 retro-styled bass amp is easy to<br />

use, simplicity itself. The sound of the amp is a combination of<br />

classic vintage tones while still maintaining the clear transparency<br />

of the famed <strong>EBS</strong> amplification. The perfect match for the <strong>EBS</strong><br />

ClassicLine cabinets. A thoughtfully designed EQ puts you firmly<br />

in the driving seat. Equipped with a creative dual midrange<br />

section and a boosted drive control, which adds everything<br />

from subtle, vintage overdrive to a mean driving distortion,<br />

whilst maintaining a beautiful low rounded bottom end.<br />

This is the ultimate retro-styled system for bass players who<br />

need something more.<br />

• 100% Solid State design<br />

• Carefully designed EQ section with dual mid controls<br />

• Boosted drive control<br />

• Floating balanced XLR output<br />

• 450 W output power into 2 ohms


Specifications <strong>EBS</strong> Classic450<br />

Input Impedance 1 Mohms<br />

Gain Range -oo - +28 dB<br />

Character Filter Shelving High/Low Pass<br />

+6 dB @ 75 Hz<br />

-2.5 dB @ 800 Hz<br />

+3 dB @ 9 kHz<br />

Filter Section: Bass Shelving +/-15 dB @ 100 Hz<br />

Low Mid Sweepable 150 – 900 Hz +/-15 dB, Q = 0.9<br />

High Mid Sweepable 1.2 – 7 kHz +/-15 dB, Q = 1.1<br />

Treble Shelving +/-15 dB @ 10 kHz<br />

Drive Section Gain 0 – 30 dB, Low end compensation


B A S S H E A D S<br />

F E A T U R E S |<br />

• 100% Solid State design<br />

• Optimized and well<br />

balanced 4 band EQ<br />

• Floating balanced XLR output<br />

with speaker simulator<br />

• 350 W output power<br />

into 2 ohms<br />

F E A T U R E S |<br />

• Switchable Tube/Solid<br />

State drive control<br />

• Optimized and well<br />

balanced 4 band EQ<br />

• Floating balanced XLR<br />

output with speaker simulator<br />

• 650 W output power<br />

into 2 ohms<br />

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<strong>EBS</strong> HD350<br />

350 W High Definition Bass Head<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> HD350 amp is the ultimate “wolf in sheep’s clothing”,<br />

packing an amazing amount of power into a portable ‘high<br />

definition’ head. The filters provide superb dynamics and consistent<br />

quality throughout the entire frequency range, from the lowest subbass<br />

to the highest treble timbres, the <strong>EBS</strong> HD350 delivers.<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> TD650<br />

50 W Tube Definition Bass Head<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> TD650 is a real powerhouse, with incredible sound<br />

and features. Equipped with very effective and useful filters it<br />

is extremely versatile and suited to any venue - whatever and<br />

wherever you play, the TD 50 will always rock the house.<br />

350W<br />

650W


<strong>EBS</strong> Fafner<br />

20 W Tube Armed Bass Head<br />

The Fafner has a tube-armed preamp, and is the choice of<br />

rock professionals all over the world. This good-looking,<br />

unmistakable amp is exceptionally easy to use. Equipped with<br />

an accelerated MOSFET poweramp, it delivers an awesome<br />

20 watts of clear articulate sound. This classy tube-armed<br />

head will simply blow you away.<br />

F E A T U R E S |<br />

• Class A tube overdrive/distorsion<br />

• Easy to use filter section<br />

with Hi and Lo boost filters<br />

• Floating balanced XLR output<br />

• 620 W output power into 2 ohms<br />

620W<br />

Bass Head: HD350 TD650 FAFNER<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Artist Jay-Tee Teterissa.<br />

Photo: Richard Landman<br />

Input Impedance 1 Mohms 1 Mohms 1 Mohms<br />

Frequency Response 35 – 20.000 Hz 35 – 20.000 Hz 35 – 20.000 Hz<br />

Compression Ratio 3:1 3:1 3:1<br />

Tone Controls: Bass +/- 15 dB @ 100 Hz Bass +/- 15 dB @ 100 Hz Bass +/- 15 dB @ 100 Hz<br />

Mid +/- 12 dB @ 50 –3.000 Hz Mid +/- 12 dB @ 50 –3.000 Hz Mid +/- 12 dB @ 50 – 2.000 Hz,<br />

Treble +/- 15 dB @ 4 kHz Treble +/- 15 dB @ 4 kHz Treble +/- 15 dB @ 5 kHz<br />

Bright -0 / +20 dB @ 10 kHz Bright -0 / +20 dB @ 10 kHz Bright -0 / +20 dB @ 10 kHz<br />

Drive Control Gain 0 – 30 dB 0 – 30 dB 0 – 30 dB<br />

Drive type: Solid State Solid State or Tube Tube<br />

Other Features: Character filter, Character filter, Hi and Lo boost filters,<br />

Phantom power, Phantom power, Phantom power,<br />

Effects loop and Bal output Effects loop and Bal output Effects loop and Bal output<br />

Speaker Impedance 2 -8 ohms 2 -8 ohms 2 -8 ohms<br />

Cont. Output Power 300 W RMS 530 W RMS 500 W RMS<br />

Dynam. Output Power 350 W RMS 650 W RMS 620 W RMS<br />

Dimensions (W x D x H): 19” x 13” x 2U(48 cm x 33 cm x 13 cm) 19” x 14” x 3U(48 cm x36 cm x 13 cm) 19” x 10” x 3U(48 cm x 25 cm x 13 cm)<br />

Weight 9 kg / 20 lbs. 12 kg / 27 lbs. 11 kg / 24 lbs.<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment 20 Years - 2008 • 9


<strong>EBS</strong> SPEAKER<br />

’I want the high end not to break up<br />

and I want a low end that’s really punchy.<br />

And <strong>EBS</strong> cabinets are solid all the way.’*<br />

- Kern Brantley<br />

Destiny´s Child, Chris Brown, Beyoncé etc.<br />

* From the book ’<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment – 20 Years’


S P E A K E R C A B I N E T S<br />

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<strong>EBS</strong> ProLine<br />

Professional Speaker Cabinets<br />

Natural, uncoloured sound with excellent response and<br />

high output handling is the inspiration behind our ProLine<br />

speaker cabinets.<br />

The Natural Choice. Built with the finest quality 3-ply Finnish<br />

Birch, these speaker cabinets radiate the natural tones created by the<br />

technology that precedes them.<br />

Sounds Like Your Bass. Transparency, balance and natural<br />

warmth characterize the <strong>EBS</strong> ProLine speaker sound. Eight different<br />

cabinet models allow numerous combinations, making it easy to<br />

create your own ‘signature’ sound.<br />

Manufactured with excellent workmanship,<br />

advanced technology and high quality<br />

materials, these cabinets provide a natural<br />

and uncoloured sound with great response.<br />

Available models: <strong>EBS</strong>-210 <strong>EBS</strong>-300 <strong>EBS</strong>-410 <strong>EBS</strong>-212 <strong>EBS</strong>-115<br />

NEW!<br />

Configuration: 2x10” + 2” 1x15” + 2” 4x10” + 2” 2x12” + 2” 1x15” + 2”<br />

Output: 400W RMS 400W RMS 800W RMS 400W RMS 400W RMS<br />

Impedance: 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms<br />

Frequency response: 70 -18.000 Hz 50 - 18.000 Hz 70 - 18.000 Hz 30 - 18.000 Hz 35 - 3.000 Hz<br />

Sensitivity: 99 dB 100 dB 102 dB 96 dB 100 dB<br />

Dimensions (W x D x H): 23” x 17” x 15” 23” x 17” x 20” 23” x 17” x 27” 23” x 17” x 27” 23” x 17” x 27”<br />

58 x 44 x 39 cm 58 x 44 x 51 cm 58 x 44 x 69 cm 58 x 44 x 69 cm 58 x 44 x 69 cm<br />

Weight: 26 kg/57 lbs 28 kg/62 lbs 41 kg/90 lbs 34 kg/76 lbs 32 kg/71 lbs


F E A T U R E S |<br />

• The cabinets are built with the<br />

finest quality 13-ply Finnish<br />

Birch and covered with a tear,<br />

smear, cigarette, wine and<br />

beer resistant felt<br />

• A rubber suspended, handwoven<br />

chromed steel grill<br />

protects the speaker cones<br />

without muffling the sound<br />

• All cabinets are equipped<br />

with Neutrik® SPEAKON<br />

connectors for the best<br />

possible contact between<br />

speaker and amplifier<br />

• All cabinets have incorporated<br />

faders for precise control of<br />

the 2” Titanium super tweeter.<br />

• For easier transport the big<br />

rigs have two heavy-duty<br />

back wheels with top and side<br />

handles<br />

• <strong>EBS</strong> ProLine cabinets have<br />

a five year limited warranty,<br />

thanks to the excellent quality<br />

and workmanship<br />

• Matching rack cases in<br />

3U and 4U available<br />

<strong>EBS</strong>-610 <strong>EBS</strong>-810 <strong>EBS</strong>-412<br />

6x10” + 2” 8x10” + 2” 4x12” + 2”<br />

900W RMS 1200W RMS 800W RMS<br />

3 ohms 4 (2 on request) 4 (2 on request)<br />

70 - 18.000 Hz 70 - 18.000 Hz 30 - 18.000 Hz<br />

103 dB 105 dB 99 dB<br />

23” x 17” x 37” 23” x 17” x 49” 23” x 17” x 49”<br />

58 x 44 x 95 cm 58 x 44 x 124 cm 58 x 44 x 124 cm<br />

58 kg/130 lbs 68 kg/151 lbs 61 kg/135 lbs<br />

Tyson Ritter of ’the All-American Rejects’<br />

TD650 amps and ProLine 810 & 412 cabinets.<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment 20 Years - 2008 • 3


S P E A K E R C A B I N E T S<br />

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<strong>EBS</strong> NeoLine<br />

Neodymium Speaker Cabinets<br />

The NeoLine speakers are the solution for all demanding<br />

situations, where high power handling, together with<br />

unmatched performance is required; all in a wonderfully<br />

lightweight cabinet.<br />

Less weight and more power. The NeoLine cabinets are<br />

capable of handling the most demanding levels of sound.<br />

They are packed with the latest innovations in speaker cabinet<br />

design, for bass players looking for extraordinary sonic qualities<br />

and power.<br />

Every <strong>EBS</strong> NeoLine speaker cabinet is made from truly tonal,<br />

lightweight, spruce plywood. Equipped with 3rd generation<br />

Neodymium speakers, these cabinets have superior, dynamic<br />

range and unbeatable power handling throughout the entire<br />

frequency spectrum to satisfy even the most demanding<br />

bass player.<br />

The amazingly compact NEO- 0 and 2 cabinets are<br />

the lightest in the entire range of <strong>EBS</strong> enclosures. Offering super<br />

versatility, these cabinets have a sprung lever fitted to enable the<br />

’tilt’ function, making them perfect for both stage and<br />

studio work.<br />

Available models: NEO-110 NEO-112 NEO-210 NEO-212 NEO-115 NEO-410<br />

Configuration: 1x10” + 2” 1x12” + 2” 2x10” + 2” 2x12” + 2” 1x15” + 2” 4x10” + 2”<br />

Output: 250W RMS 300W RMS 500W RMS 600W RMS 300W RMS 1000W RMS<br />

Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms<br />

Frequency response: 50-18.000 Hz 50-18.000 Hz 50-18.000 Hz 40-18.000 Hz 35-18.000 Hz 50-18.000 Hz<br />

Sensitivity: 99 dB 100 dB 102 dB 103 dB 100 dB 105 dB<br />

Dimensions (W x D x H): 19” x 13” x 13” 19” x 13” x 15” 23” x 17” x 15” 23” x 17” x 24” 23” x 17” x 24” 23” x 17” x 27”<br />

49 x 34 x 34 cm 49 x 34 x 37 cm 58 x 44 x 39 cm 58 x 44 x 61 cm 58 x 44 x 61 cm 58 x 44 x 69 cm<br />

Weight: 11 kg/24 lbs 12 kg/27 lbs 19 kg/42 lbs 24 kg/53 lbs 20 kg/44 lbs 32 kg/71 lbs


F E A T U R E S | • Made from truly tonal and<br />

lightweight spruce plywood<br />

• Available in mini size<br />

(NEO-110 & NEO-112)<br />

• All cabinets are equipped<br />

with extremely efficient 3rd<br />

generation Neodymium<br />

speakers<br />

• A rubber suspended, handwoven<br />

black lacquered steel<br />

grill protects the speaker cones<br />

without muffling the sound<br />

• All cabinets are equipped with<br />

Neutrik® SPEAKON connectors<br />

for the best possible contact<br />

between speaker and amplifier<br />

• All cabinets have incorporated<br />

faders for precise control of the<br />

2” Titanium tweeter<br />

• The speakers are covered with a<br />

tear, smear, cigarette, wine and<br />

beer resistant felt<br />

• All <strong>EBS</strong> NeoLine cabinets have<br />

a five year limited warranty,<br />

thanks to the excellent quality<br />

and workmanship<br />

• Matching rack cases in<br />

2U, 3U and 4U available<br />

The ’mini size’ rig with HD350 amp<br />

in a compact rack, NEO-110 and<br />

NEO-112 cabinets with sprung<br />

lever to enable ’tilt’ function.<br />

Colin Edwin of ’Porcupine Tree’<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> TD650 amps. NeoLine 410 cabinets.<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> ValveDrive & Black Label Pedals.<br />

Photo: Daniel Falk<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment 20 Years - 2008 • 5


S P E A K E R C A B I N E T S<br />

• <strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment 20 Years - 2008<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> ClassicLine<br />

Classic Speaker Cabinets<br />

Designed to fit into any vintage backline with a classic and<br />

powerful sound. Now expanded with the ClassicLine 810<br />

and 212 speaker cabinets!<br />

The Classic Line speaker cabinets offer <strong>EBS</strong> professional sound<br />

quality in a classic outfit to satisfy those who prefer a vintage look<br />

of their bass equipment. The ClassicLine makes <strong>EBS</strong> great bass<br />

sound available to every bass player!<br />

The sound of the ClassicLine cabinets is reminiscent of the <strong>EBS</strong><br />

ProLine cabinets with a little warmer and rounder character that<br />

adds a vintage touch. These are powerful cabinets that will make<br />

demanding bass players satisfied. All cabinets are equipped<br />

with a 2” tweeter with a fader incorporated in the cabinet for<br />

maximum sound control.<br />

A complete line of Classic speaker cabinets is now<br />

available with the additions of the CL-2 2 full range<br />

cabinet and the massive CL-8 0 cabinet.<br />

NEW!<br />

Available models: CL-410 CL-212 CL-810<br />

Configuration: 4x10” + 2” 2x12” + 2” 8x10” + 2”<br />

Output: 500W RMS 500W RMS 1000W RMS<br />

Impedance: 4 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms<br />

Frequency response: 55-18.000 Hz 35-18.000 Hz 55-18.000 Hz<br />

Sensitivity: 99 dB 97 dB 102 dB<br />

Dimensions (W x D x H): 25” x 16” x 27” 25” x 16” x 27” 25” x 16” x 49”<br />

64 x 41 x 68 cm 64 x 41 x 68 cm 64 x 41 x 125 cm<br />

Weight: 34 kg/76 lbs 30 kg/66 lbs 55 kg/121 lbs<br />

NEW!


F E A T U R E S |<br />

• Vintage outfit<br />

• Made of multi-<br />

laminated plywood<br />

• Coated by vinyl, front<br />

covered with cloth<br />

• Incorporated fader<br />

for tweeter provide<br />

maximum sound control<br />

• Comes with casters<br />

• Neutrik® Speakon<br />

connectors for best<br />

possible contact<br />

• Matching rack cases<br />

in 3U and 4U available<br />

For easier transport the CL-810 cabinet is equipped<br />

with two heavy-duty back wheels, skids on the back,<br />

top and side handles.<br />

John Calabrese of ’Danko Jones’<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> TD650 amps. ClassicLine 410 cabinets.<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> ValveDrive, MicroBass II & Black Label Pedals<br />

Photo: Peter Orevi<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment 20 Years - 2008 •


<strong>EBS</strong> BASS<br />

* From the book ’<strong>EBS</strong> Professional<br />

Bass Equipment – 20 Years’<br />

Photo: Lasse Eklöf<br />

’I want a bass sound that is round,<br />

sweet and clear, but that can also be<br />

hard and percussive’<br />

– Carles Benavent<br />

Paco DeLucia, Chick Corea etc.


B A S S C O M B O S<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> NeoGorm<br />

350 W Professional Bass Combo with Neodymium Speakers<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> NeoGorm bass combos incorporate the collective knowledge of<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> amplification and speaker engineering, in one unit. Developed to meet the<br />

highest demands for the punch and power of a big rig, in a portable cabinet.<br />

They won´t let you down.<br />

The new <strong>EBS</strong> Neo Gorm delivers!<br />

The combination of 350 watts of power, from<br />

an amp that is very similar to the <strong>EBS</strong> HD350<br />

bass head, coupled with the super efficient 3rd<br />

generation Neodymium speakers, create a unit<br />

that defines the whole reason for choosing<br />

a combo instead of an amp-cab setup. The<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> NeoGorm combos incorporates the great<br />

knowledge about bass amplification within <strong>EBS</strong><br />

with the latest speaker technology.<br />

Great Features. The NeoGorm is equipped<br />

with some of the best features from the earlier<br />

GormET, like the advanced XLR output, the<br />

built in compressor and the tubelike character<br />

filter. Add to that the new efficient Neodymium<br />

speakers and new functions like the effect loop<br />

mix-in filter, a Neutrik ® Speakon connector to<br />

connect an external 4 ohms cabinet and remote<br />

connections to control the drive, mute, character<br />

filter and EQ section.<br />

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Front and rear panels.


F E A T U R E S |<br />

• Lightweight and powerful Neodymium speakers<br />

• Neutrik ® SPEAKON connector to attach an external 4 ohms cabinet<br />

• Compressor/limiter<br />

• Drive section<br />

• EQ including a BRIGHT filter<br />

• Remote connections to control the drive, mute, character filter and EQ section<br />

• Effects loop with adjustable mix filter<br />

• Balanced output with speaker simulation, ground lift and post EQ filter<br />

• 350 W RMS output power<br />

• Side and top handles and detachable, lockable casters<br />

Available Models: NeoGorm 210 NeoGorm 212 NeoGorm 115<br />

Frequency Response 50-18.000 Hz 40-18.000 Hz 35-18.000 Hz<br />

Dynamic Output Power 350W RMS 350W RMS 350W RMS<br />

Continuous Output Power 300W RMS 300W RMS 300W RMS<br />

Cabinet Volume (liters) 59 86 73<br />

Dimensions (W x D x H): 23”x 15” x 21” / 58 x 37 x 52 cm 23” x 15” x 28” / 58 x 37 x 70 cm 23” x 15” x 24” / 58 x 37 x 61 cm<br />

Weight 31 kg / 69 lbs 35 kg / 78 lbs 30 kg / 67 lbs<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment 20 Years - 2008 • 2


B A S S C O M B O S<br />

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<strong>EBS</strong> NeoDrome<br />

50 W Professional Bass Combo<br />

with Neodymium Speakers<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> NeoDrome is equipped with Neodymium speakers<br />

for increased power and less weight. It´s the perfect choice<br />

for demanding gigs on smaller clubs and at rehersal.<br />

The new <strong>EBS</strong> NeoDrome 50 W bass combos are equipped<br />

with a lightweight and efficient 2” or 5” Neodymium speaker.<br />

The benefit is a truly compact combo producing an unbelievably<br />

loud and distinct bass sound for such a portable unit. The<br />

compact format and exceptional sound qualities makes it very<br />

suitable for both electric and acoustic instruments.


F E A T U R E S |<br />

• Neodymium speakers<br />

• 9 volt Phantom Power System<br />

• Compressor/limiter<br />

• Built in tube simulator<br />

• Stretchable mid control<br />

• Bright filter<br />

• Tuner output<br />

• Floating balanced XLR output<br />

with built in speaker simulator<br />

• Serial or parallel stereo effects loop<br />

• Stereo monitor input with<br />

Bass Eraser function<br />

• Stereo headphones output<br />

• <strong>EBS</strong> unique Silent Cooling System (SCS)<br />

• 150 W RMS output power<br />

Available Models: NeoDrome 12” NeoDrome 15”<br />

Frequency Response 45 - 20.000 Hz 35 - 20.000 Hz<br />

Dynamic Output Power 150W RMS 150W RMS<br />

Continuous Output Power 150W RMS 150W RMS<br />

Cabinet Volume (liters) 28 70<br />

Dimensions (W x D x H): 17”x 13”x 19” / 20”x 16”x 24” /<br />

44 x 32 x 49 cm 50 x 40 x 61 cm<br />

Weight 16 kg / 36 lbs 23 kg / 51 lbs<br />

Front and rear panels.<br />

12” with sprung lever for tilting.<br />

15” model with handle and wheels.<br />

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B A S S C O M B O S<br />

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<strong>EBS</strong> Drome Classic<br />

50 W Classic Style Bass Combo<br />

The Drome Classic bass combo is designed to be user<br />

friendly so you can concentrate on the most important<br />

thing, to play.<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> Drome Classic 50 W bass combo is an easy-touse<br />

bass combo with a vintage look. The cabinet is made by<br />

multilaminated plywood, coated by vinyl. The speaker is carefully<br />

selected to create a classic bass sound that does the job in any<br />

situation. A sprung lever enables the combo to be tilted in an<br />

angle that provides better bass monitor on stage.


F E A T U R E S |<br />

• Carefully Selected 12” speaker and tweeter<br />

• 9 volt Phantom Power System<br />

• Compressor/limiter<br />

• Built in tube simulator<br />

• Stretchable mid control<br />

• Bright filter<br />

• A sprung lever enables the combo to be<br />

tilted in an angled position<br />

• Floating balanced XLR<br />

• Effects loop<br />

• Line out<br />

• Stereo headphones output<br />

• <strong>EBS</strong> unique Silent Cooling System (SCS)<br />

• 150 W RMS output power<br />

Sprung lever for tilting<br />

Available Models: ClassicDrome 12”<br />

Frequency Response 60 - 20.000 Hz<br />

Dynamic Output Power 150W RMS<br />

Continuous Output Power 150W RMS<br />

Cabinet Volume (liters) 28<br />

Dimensions (W x D x H): 20”x 17”x 12” / 43 x 31 x 50 cm<br />

Weight 18 kg / 40 lbs<br />

Rear panel<br />

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<strong>EBS</strong><br />

’I found the <strong>EBS</strong> OctaBass gives me<br />

the most reliable low octave ...’ *<br />

- Tony Levin King Crimson, Peter Gabriel etc.<br />

* From the book ’<strong>EBS</strong> Professional<br />

Bass Equipment – 20 Years’


P R E A M P S & P E D A L S<br />

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<strong>EBS</strong> MicroBass II<br />

Professional 2-Channel Preamp/DI-box<br />

All your ‘bassic’ needs in a little box.<br />

The MicroBass II preamp is the bass players ’swiss army<br />

knife’ a D. I. Box, pre-amp plus A/B switching via pre-selected<br />

EQ and level controls. This highly sophisticated toolbox is a<br />

guarantee that no matter what playing situation may occur or<br />

what other equipment you have to use, your bass sound will not<br />

be compromised.


Preamp: <strong>EBS</strong> MicroBassII<br />

F E A T U R E S |<br />

Nominal Input Level - 8 dBv<br />

Input Impedance 10 Mohms (Ch A), 1 Mohms (Ch B)<br />

Output Impedance 10 kohms<br />

Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB, 20 – 20 kHz<br />

Tone Controls Bass +/- 15 dB @ 100 Hz<br />

Treble +/- 15 dB @ 10 kHz shelving<br />

Bright + 12 dB @ 10 kHz,15dB gain<br />

Midrange +/- 12 dB, 50 –2.000 Hz ,Q=0.80<br />

Edge +/- 12 dB @ 7 kHz<br />

Boost Control Gain 0 – 30 dB<br />

Drive Control Gain 0 – 35 dB<br />

Dimensions (L x W x H) 4.3” x 6.0” x 2.3” (110 x 153 x 58 mm)<br />

Weight 875g (1.95 lb.)<br />

Power Requirements 9 V DC Regulated, 10 mA<br />

• Versatile two channel preamp<br />

• Use one or two basses<br />

• Five different filters<br />

• Tube simulator<br />

• Effects loop with mix control<br />

• Flexible drive control<br />

• Balanced output with<br />

speaker simulator<br />

• Headphone output<br />

• Battery low indicator<br />

• Four different powering modes<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Artist Marco Mendoza of Thin Lizzy,<br />

Straitjackets etc rely on his MicroBass II.<br />

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P R E A M P S & P E D A L S<br />

F E A T U R E S |<br />

• Use as preamp or<br />

overdrive pedal<br />

• Vintage or modern<br />

tube sound<br />

• All musical high grade<br />

tube design<br />

• Classic style passive filters<br />

• Class A tube overdrive pedal<br />

• Designed exclusively for<br />

best bass response<br />

• True bypass<br />

’Not only can it add some subtle gloss<br />

and rich to my solid-state rig, but with<br />

a twist of the gain knob, it´ll set the<br />

whole thing on fire ...’<br />

– Jae Ko, Guitar Worlds’<br />

Bass Guitar Magazine<br />

Sharlee D’Angelo of Arch Enemy<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> ValveDrive user.<br />

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<strong>EBS</strong> ValveDrive<br />

Class A Tube Preamp/Overdrive Pedal<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> ValveDrive offers the possibility for classic and traditional<br />

warm tube sounds up to hard and crunchy tube distortion.<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> ValveDrive Class A tube preamp/overdrive pedal<br />

delivers everything, from classic tube warmth to hard and pure<br />

tube distortion. The design in steel, chrome and Bakelite is based<br />

on a classic concept with an easy dial-in design.<br />

Tube Overdrive/Preamp Pedal <strong>EBS</strong> ValveDrive<br />

Nominal Input Level - 8 or - 16 dBv (active/passive)<br />

Input Impedance 1 Mohms<br />

Frequency Response, +0 / -3 dB 35 - 20k Hz<br />

Gain Range -oo/+26 dB<br />

Bass Filter Range 15 dB < 80 Hz<br />

Middle Filter Range 12 dB @ 400 Hz<br />

Treble Filter Range 6 dB @ 5 kHz<br />

Output Impedance > 500 kohms<br />

True Bypass Yes<br />

Dimensions (L x W x H) 6.5” x 5.3” x 3.0” / 165 mm x 135 mm x 75 mm<br />

Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs.)<br />

Power Requirements 12 V AC, 500 mA<br />

*Power supply included


<strong>EBS</strong> WahOne<br />

Professional Wah Wah/Volume Pedal<br />

Everything from the original classics to the modern wah-wah<br />

sounds can be created with warmth and depth through the<br />

fantastic <strong>EBS</strong> WahOne.<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> WahOne is the only versatile wah-wah pedal<br />

designed specifically to enhance your bass groove.<br />

This unique pedal is based on the classic concept, created<br />

by die cast chrome. With an easy dial-in design the choice is<br />

yours - use it as a wah-wah, envelope filter or volume pedal.<br />

Wah-Wah/Volume Pedal <strong>EBS</strong> WahOne<br />

Nominal Input Level - 8 or - 20 dBv (active/passive)<br />

Input Impedance 1 Mohms<br />

Pedal Modes Wah or Volume<br />

Filter Frequency Range 75 – 3.500 Hz<br />

Filter Q, min / max 4.5 / 16<br />

Filter Mode Low or Band Pass<br />

True Bypass Yes<br />

Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.6” x 3.7” x 3.0” (270 x 95 x 75 mm)<br />

Weight 1.8 kg (4 lbs.)<br />

Power Requirements 9 V DC Regulated, 25 mA<br />

P R E A M P S & P E D A L S<br />

F E A T U R E S |<br />

• Wah-wah and Volume<br />

pedal in one<br />

• Select wah-wah or envelope<br />

filter character<br />

• Equipped with awarded<br />

”tubesim” circuitry<br />

• Extremely wide frequency range<br />

• Possible reversed pedal action<br />

’Superb range of sounds available,<br />

functional and expressive, tone quality<br />

is excellent. As an all in one funk unit, it<br />

really covers a lot of sonic possibilities.’<br />

– Mike Brooks, Bass Guitar, UK<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Artist Etienne Mbappé<br />

grooves with <strong>EBS</strong> WahOne.<br />

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P R E A M P S & P E D A L S<br />

NEW!<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> TremoLo is the latest contribution<br />

to the famous <strong>EBS</strong> Black Label Pedals serie. It<br />

gives you the choice of vintage type tremolo or<br />

sweeping filter effects. The sweep character can<br />

be set to choice of three different waveforms;<br />

sine, square and saw-tooth waveforms. The <strong>EBS</strong><br />

TremoLo pedal operates in mono or true stereo<br />

with auto panning of the tremolo effect and use<br />

true bypass technique.<br />

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A C C E S S O R I E S |<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Black Label Pedals<br />

Professional Analog & Digital Effects<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> Effects and Preamp pedals will add new dimensions<br />

to your sound. Designed for bass players but also favoured<br />

among guitarists, these pedals work silently while preserving<br />

the low range. Check out this unbeatable range of seriously<br />

special effects!<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> OctaBass analog<br />

octave divider creates a single<br />

note one octave below the pitch<br />

of the played note, adding a<br />

new dimension to your sound.<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> MultiComp is a<br />

high performance, analog<br />

compressor pedal, with a<br />

choice between solid state,<br />

tube simulation and multiband<br />

compression.<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> BassIQ is an<br />

analog envelope filter pedal<br />

that is triggered by the notes<br />

you play. The results are the<br />

funkiest and most responsive<br />

sounds in a stomp box.<br />

AD-9 Adapters 1/4” plugs


F E A T U R E S |<br />

• Effect pedals that don’t cut<br />

anything in the low range<br />

• Noiseless FET-switching<br />

technique or true bypass<br />

• Suitable both for studio<br />

and live use<br />

• Robust, compact and easy-to-use<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> UniChorus provide<br />

studio quality Chorus, Flange<br />

and Pitch Modulation effects.<br />

The pedal is built with the best<br />

analog processing circuitry<br />

available.<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> MultiDrive is an<br />

overdrive pedal, capable of<br />

producing sustain, overdrive and<br />

many other useful ”tube amp”<br />

distortion sounds. This is the pedal<br />

to spice up your sustain!<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> DynaVerb, provide<br />

eight different stereo digital<br />

reverb effects, from Rooms,<br />

to Plates, to Halls. The pedal<br />

uses 24-bit digital processing<br />

circuitry for outstanding<br />

performance.<br />

Kevin Walker of ’Justin Timberlake Band’<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Black Label Pedals<br />

Photo: Lasse Eklöf<br />

technical specifications available at www.ebssweden.com<br />

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B A S S S T R I N G S<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Northern Light Strings<br />

Professional Bass Strings<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Northern Light Bass Strings are designed for comfort, long life and to hold their tuning.<br />

A total bass concept wouldn’t be complete without the primary sound source, closest to you<br />

and your fingers…the strings. The <strong>EBS</strong> Northern Light Bass Strings are the perfect interface<br />

between your ideas and your beloved bass.<br />

Titanium Nickel Strings. Our new Titanium Nickel strings<br />

are designed in close co-operation with some of the worlds best<br />

bass players to create strings with total comfort, tuning abilities<br />

and long life.<br />

The “Northern Light” Titanium Nickel strings are available in<br />

sets of 4 and 5 in Classic Medium and Medium Light gauges.<br />

All <strong>EBS</strong> Titanium Nickel strings are long scale to fit<br />

most bass guitars and for better tuning abilities.<br />

Titanium Nickel Strings 4 strings 5 strings<br />

Medium Light 40, 60, 80, 100 +125<br />

Classic Medium 45, 65, 85, 105 +128<br />

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Stainless Steel Strings. Our premium grade Stainless<br />

Steel strings are the result of many years of Swedish expertise<br />

in metallurgy. The “Northern Light” Stainless Steel strings are<br />

available in sets of 4, 5, and , in many gauges. Setting new<br />

standards in playability, durability and sound, they are the choice<br />

of the “no compromise” bass player.<br />

All <strong>EBS</strong> Stainless Steel strings are long scale to fit most bass<br />

guitars and for better tuning abilities.<br />

Stainless Steel Strings 4 strings 5 strings 6 strings<br />

Light Bass 40, 60, 75, 95<br />

Medium Light 40, 60, 80, 100 +125 +25<br />

Classic Medium 45, 65, 85, 105 +128 +30<br />

Heavy Bass 50, 70, 90, 110


B A S S S T R I N G S<br />

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B A S S A C C E S S O R I E S<br />

Accessories<br />

The details that makes your gig a lot easier.<br />

Speaker cables. Speakon – Speakon alt. ¼” plug cables.<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Triple ”S” speaker cables (2 x 4 mm2).<br />

The <strong>EBS</strong> AD-9 universal stabilized power supply is<br />

designed for use with almost every pedal on the market, and<br />

can handle all voltages, worldwide. The output is short circuit<br />

protected and gives clean and hum free power. Available with<br />

230 V or 0 V power plug.<br />

The Power Split cables distribute the power from an<br />

AD-9 to more than one pedal. The split cables are available<br />

in one-to-two, four or six configuration.<br />

Specially designed interconnection 1/4”-plugs<br />

allow you to tighten up your pedal board and to connect<br />

your <strong>EBS</strong> pedals to other pedal brands.<br />

Our rack cases are made to match our speaker cabinet liness.<br />

Available in 2*, 3 or 4 units, they are designed to fit and match<br />

our speakers perfectly. Complete with front and back cover to<br />

protect your amplifier.<br />

* 2 units rack case only available as compact racks,<br />

made to match the NeoLine mini size 0 and 2 cabinets.<br />

Compact Rack for NeoLine mini cabinets<br />

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ProLine/NeoLine Rack<br />

more info at www.ebssweden.com<br />

1,5 m<br />

DC 2/4/6<br />

PL-20<br />

1,8 m<br />

AD-9<br />

PL-10<br />

ClassicLine Rack


<strong>EBS</strong> Artist Lars ’Larry’ Danielsson<br />

Photo: Lasse Eklöf<br />

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P R O M O T I O N A L I T E M S<br />

Wear <strong>EBS</strong>!<br />

’Everyone Deserves<br />

a Great Bass Sound’<br />

T-shirt<br />

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<strong>EBS</strong> Leather Strap<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Travelling Bag<br />

For order info,<br />

contact ebs.info@bass.se<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Beanie<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> T-shirt<br />

’Fafner’<br />

Pullover Hoodie<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Cap<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Key Strap


<strong>EBS</strong> PROFESSIONAL BASS EQUIPMENT<br />

•SIN C E 198 8•<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Artist Jackie Clark wears <strong>EBS</strong>.<br />

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Carles Benavent Jonas Björler<br />

- The Haunted -<br />

Victor Brodén John Calabrese<br />

- Danko Jones -<br />

Laurence Cottle Michael Cusick<br />

- Lady Sovereign -<br />

Colin Edwin<br />

- Porcupine Tree -<br />

FULL<br />

- Nicotine -<br />

John Marcus<br />

- Tim McGraw -<br />

Jonas Reingold<br />

- The Flower Kings -<br />

Barabás Tamás<br />

- Bass Player & Composer -<br />

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Björn Englén<br />

- Yngwie Malmsteen -<br />

Peter Iwers*<br />

- In Flames -<br />

Kern Brantley<br />

Michael Choi<br />

- Mika -<br />

Keith Duffy<br />

- The Corrs -<br />

Ola Flink<br />

- Soilwork -<br />

Oscar Kempe<br />

- Neverstore -<br />

Etienne Mbappé Orefo<br />

- Sugababes -<br />

Tyson Ritter<br />

- The All American Rejects -<br />

Kevin Walker<br />

- Justin Timberlake -<br />

David Swift<br />

- Jools Holland -<br />

Tal Wilkenfeld<br />

- Jeff Beck -<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> <strong>Artists</strong>:<br />

Alex Al (US) - Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, etc.<br />

Miguel Amado (Por) - Andre Sardet, Fausto, Lucia<br />

Moniz<br />

Simon Andersson (SWE) - Pain Of Salvation<br />

Jim Anton (US) - Jonny Lang<br />

Archzie (Fin) - the 69Eyes<br />

Anders Backelin(Swe) - Lord Belial<br />

Lorenzo Barriendos (ES)<br />

Pepe Bao (ES) - O’funkillo, Raimundo Amador<br />

Carles Benavent (ES) - Chick Corea, Paco de Lucía etc.<br />

Johan Bengtsson (SWE) - The Sounds<br />

Jonas Björler (SWE) - the Haunted<br />

Victor Brandt (SWE) - Totalt Jävla Mörker/Satyricon<br />

Kern Brantley (US) - Destiny´s Child, Ciara, P Diddy etc.<br />

Victor Broden (SWE/US) - LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Hicks etc.<br />

Tommy Brown (US) - Narada Michael Walden,<br />

Patty Austin etc.<br />

Arnaud Buffon (FR) - Body Fluids<br />

John Calabrese (CAN) - Danko Jones<br />

Juan Carlos Díaz (ES) - Fundación Tony Manero<br />

Stéphane Castry (FR) - Angelique Kidjo, etc.<br />

Don Chandler (UK) - Craig David, Black Uhuru etc.<br />

Chris Chew (US) - the North Mississippi All Stars<br />

Michael Choi (UK) - MIKA<br />

Tobias Christiansson (SWE) - Dismember<br />

Jackie Clark (US) - Angie Stone, Glenn Jones,<br />

Nell Carter etc.<br />

Gina Collins (UK) - ex-McQueen etc.<br />

Gavin Cooper (UK) - Statetrooper, Killers, Bob Catley<br />

Laurence Cottle (UK) - Sting, Cher, Black Sabbath, etc.<br />

Michael Cusick (UK) - Lady Sovereign<br />

Yuri Daniel (PT/BRA) - Jan Garbarek Group, ydBand etc.<br />

Lars ’Larry’ Danielsson (DK) - Independent<br />

Jonas Danielsson (SWE) - Jill Johnson<br />

Kenny Davis (US) - The Tonight Show, Barry Manilow<br />

Jesus Diaz Benjumea (ES) - Martires Del Compas<br />

Keith Duffy (IRE) - The Corrs, Ronan Keating, etc.<br />

Sebastian Dürre (GE) - Deichkind<br />

Colin Edwin (UK) - Porcupine Tree<br />

Björn Englén (SWE) - Yngwie Malmsteen etc.<br />

Mats ”Mackan” Englund (SWE) - Mats Ronander etc.<br />

Henrik Eriksson (SWE) - Memfis<br />

Carlos Escobedo (ES) - Credits: Sôber , etc.<br />

Benny ’B-Force’ Fors (SWE) - Dark Funeral<br />

Maurice Fitzgerald (US) - Fred Hammond etc.<br />

Ola Flink (SWE) - Soilwork<br />

Full (JPN) - Nicotine<br />

Jesús Gabaldón (ES) - Seguridad Social<br />

Gaphia (SWE)<br />

Arnd Geise (GE) - Independent<br />

Rinus Gerritsen (NL) - Golden Earring<br />

Iñigo Goldaracena (ES) - Manolo García, Revolver etc.<br />

Pete Griffin (US) - the Zappa plays Zappa Band<br />

Kristen Grove Band (US/IT)<br />

Alex Grube (GE) - Dante Thomas, Tobias Regner etc.<br />

Hank (SWE) - Whyte Seeds<br />

Adam Hector (SWE) - Bullet<br />

Augusto Hernandez (ES) - Hamlet<br />

Niko del Hierro (ES) - Saratoga<br />

Omar Ibrahim (GE) - Joe Cocker, Kate Hall, LaFee<br />

Mikel Irazoki (ES) - David Bisbal, Miguel Bosé etc.


Mika Itäranta(SWE) - Astral Doors<br />

Peter Iwers (SWE) - InFlames*<br />

Jay-Tee (NL) - Independent<br />

Andreas Johansson(SWE) - Raised Fist<br />

Pal Johnson (SWE) - Victoria Tolstoy etc.<br />

Anders Jonsson (SWE) - Louise Hoffsten, etc.<br />

Aaron Julison (US) - Kid Rock<br />

Nathaniel Kearney, Jr (US) - Kurt Carr, Jodeci etc.<br />

Oscar Kempe (SWE) - Neverstore<br />

Booker King (US) - Paul Simon, Kelis, Lyla Downs etc.<br />

BJ ”Berra” Laneby (SWE) - MILLION<br />

Jesper Liveröd (SWE) - Burst<br />

Henke Lönn (SWE) - Hellfueled<br />

John Marcus (US) - Tim McGraw Band<br />

Dave Marks (IRE) - Carl Palmer, London BI teacher etc.<br />

Javier Martín (ES) - Ojos de Brujo, bajista de sesión<br />

Etienne Mbappé (FR) - Joe Zawinul, Ray Charles, Su La<br />

Take etc.<br />

Byron Miller (US) - Jennifer Lopez, Carlos Santana etc.<br />

Charlie Moreno (ES) - Chuck Loeb, Joel Rosenblatt etc.<br />

Barak Mori (ISR) - Benny Green, Peter Cincotti Band etc.<br />

Anders Mossberg (SWE) - Jerusalem<br />

Jesajah Mårskog (SWE) - Veronica Maggio, Vincent etc<br />

Ni~ya (JPN) - Nightmare<br />

Tomas Näslund (SWE) - Blindside<br />

Mattias Norrman (SWE) - Katatonia<br />

Johan Olsson (SWE) - Blinded Colony<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Pedal <strong>Artists</strong>:<br />

Mårten Andersson (Swe) - Lizzy Borden,<br />

George Lynch etc.<br />

Al Barrow (UK) - Magnum<br />

Phil Chen (US) - The Doors, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, etc.<br />

Chris Childs (UK) - Thunder<br />

Stanley Clarke (US) - Bass legend<br />

Sharlee D’Angelo (SWE) - Arch Enemy<br />

Gayle Ann Dorsey (US) - David Bowie, Gwen Stefani etc.<br />

Josh Dunham (US) -Prince<br />

Roger Glover(UK) - Deep Purple<br />

Tony Grey (US) - John McLaughlin,<br />

Miles Davis, Sting, etc.<br />

Tony Hall (US) - EmmyLou Harris, Bob<br />

Dylan, Trey Anastacio Band<br />

Mr. Hardgroove - Public Enemy<br />

Anders Iwers (SWE) - Tiamat<br />

Tony Levin (US/UK) - Peter Gabriel, King Crimson etc<br />

James LoMenzo (US) - Megadeth<br />

Dick Lövgren (SWE) - Meshuggah<br />

Michael Malmgren (SWE) - Bo Kaspers Orkester<br />

Marco Mendoza (US) - Straitjackets, Thin Lizzy etc<br />

Anders Modd (SWE) - Wolf, Tad Morose<br />

Gary Moore (IRE) - Guitar legend<br />

Jonathan Noyce (US) - Jethro Tull<br />

Pain (SWE)<br />

Rufus Philpot (US) - Planet X, Virgil Donati Band<br />

Magnus Rosén (SWE) - ex-Hammerfall<br />

Rudy Sarzo (US) - Dio, Quite Riot, Ozzy<br />

Orefo (UK) - Sugababes<br />

Stig Pedersen (DK) - D.A.D.<br />

Anders Pirinen (SWE) - Sub Five, etc.<br />

Antonio Ramos ”Maca” (ES) - Ketama etc.<br />

Jonas Reingold (SWE) - Flower Kings<br />

Lars Risberg (SWE) - Robert Wells Rhapsody In Rock etc.<br />

Tyson Ritter (US) - the All-American Rejects<br />

Peter Samuelsson (SWE) - Barbados<br />

Kenneth Seil (SWE) - Scar Symmetry<br />

Asger Steenholdt (DK) - Big Fat Snake, Aphrodesia<br />

Jan-Olof Strandberg (FIN) - Strandberg Project<br />

Christer Stålbrandt (SWE) - November<br />

Dave Swift (UK) - Jools Holland<br />

Barabás Tamás (HU) - Bass Player and Composer<br />

Timo Tolonen (FIN) - Leningrad Cowboys<br />

Tommy Tordsson (SWE) - Mats/Morgan Band<br />

Kevin Walker (US) - Justin Timberlake, Prince etc.<br />

UFO Walter (GE) - Randy Hansen Band etc.<br />

Javier Vela (ES) - Seguridad Social, Girasoules, etc.<br />

Jose”Joey” Vera (ES) - JVera<br />

Josh Werner (US) - Matisyahu<br />

Claes Wikander (SWE) - Crystal Eyes<br />

Tal Wilkenfeld (AUS) - Jeff Beck, Chick Corea<br />

Lennart ”Z” Zethzon (SWE) - Clifftones, Dry Weave<br />

Jocke Ågren (SWE) - Carola, Blue Eyes Soul<br />

Christer ”Capman” Örtefors (SWE) - Freak Kitchen<br />

* Peter Iwers use <strong>EBS</strong> amps exclusively in Europe.<br />

Phil Chen<br />

- The Doors -<br />

Sharlee D’Angelo<br />

- Arch Enemy -<br />

Dick Lövgren<br />

- Meshuggah -<br />

Stanley Clarke Roger Glover<br />

- Deep Purple -<br />

Tony Levin<br />

- Peter Gabriel -<br />

Marco Mendoza<br />

- Straitjackets -<br />

James LoMenzo<br />

- Megadeth -<br />

Gary Moore<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Bass Equipment 20 Years - 2008 • 4


Mikael Jansson<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Professional Equipment – 20 Years<br />

Sweden is a small country, less than ten million inhabitants.<br />

Surprisingly enough, this country has exported a large number of<br />

prominent musicians. ABBA, of course, but also groups such as<br />

The Cardigans, Europe, Roxette, Ace of Base, The Hives, InFlames, etcetera.<br />

Swedish record producers such as Tore Johansson or Max Martin<br />

and the former Cheiron Studio crew have put their mark on modern<br />

popular music.<br />

Sweden also has a long tradition of inventive entrepreneurs supplying<br />

the music business with high end technology, starting with the<br />

Hagström Company which began making accordions but later<br />

built very fine electric guitars and amplification. In the 9 0s, the<br />

Ackuset Company, built modular PA systems that were way ahead<br />

of the competition and were sold to many major British bands, such<br />

as The Who. On a smaller scale, Sharkfin guitar picks are another<br />

Swedish invention. Levin and Bjärton guitars are still very popular with<br />

acoustic players. The story of <strong>EBS</strong> amplifiers is one of those success<br />

stories starting with two guys with a vision and a dream, the skills to<br />

succeed and the will to put in lots of hard work to make that dream<br />

come true. From the beginnings over 20 years ago in a basement in<br />

midtown Stockholm to <strong>EBS</strong>´ current position as a major player in bass<br />

amplification, the road has been far from straight but it has aimed in<br />

one direction only: forwards.<br />

It has been a sheer joy to write this book in collaboration with the <strong>EBS</strong><br />

Crew and all the dedicated artists who have supported the company<br />

through the years – not because they are just nice guys (which they<br />

are, too) , but because the products have stood up to their tough<br />

demands.<br />

Mikael Jansson<br />

Freelance writer, contributor to a number of international music<br />

magazines, author of the <strong>EBS</strong> 20 th Anniversary book – and bass player


The limited edition 20th Anniversary book include the story of <strong>EBS</strong>, exclusive<br />

artist interviews and a historical product overview, all richly illustrated.<br />

Available in English or Swedish versions. For info on how to order the book,<br />

please email: ebs.info@bass.se


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The Company<br />

Since 988 <strong>EBS</strong> Sweden AB has been designing and<br />

manufacturing professional equipment for bass players.<br />

We are all bass players and committed to using our<br />

knowledge, expertise and understanding of the instrument<br />

to design and produce the ultimate equipment for your<br />

bass guitar.<br />

The Business Idea<br />

The idea and concept for <strong>EBS</strong> is to develop and build<br />

innovative bass equipment geared towards professional and<br />

semi-professional players, always improving the professional<br />

profile of <strong>EBS</strong>.<br />

The Knowledge<br />

Because of our wide technical knowledge and experience,<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> is capable of satisfying the highest demands regarding<br />

sound, performance, transport and safety. Moreover,<br />

since we’re all bass players, we keep up to date with the<br />

latest information about events and trends in bass playing,<br />

musicians and technology.<br />

<strong>EBS</strong> Sweden AB, Framnäsbacken 2, SE- Solna, Sweden<br />

Phone: +4 -8- 35 00 0, Fax: +4 -8- 35 00 5<br />

Email: ebs.sweden@bass.se Internet: www.ebssweden.com<br />

© 2008 <strong>EBS</strong> Sweden AB. All rights reserved.

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