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