Eich Bassboard(s)

[Zbysek]

It seems that the construction (number and placement of the shakers) is the same with all sizes, can someone confirm that ?

That's my understanding...I have no personal experience with M and L model though...

And comment on whether that's enough or not on the big one (L) ?

From the experience with the S model, I consider it very likely that the shakers will be enough (plenty) for the L model too...

I haven't notice anybody complaining that any of the models would be insufficient...​

 

[fauxtoe]

I believe you are correct. they all appear to be rated for 600W at 8 ohms, which suggests they all have the same driver compliment.

I haven't use any of the BassBoards, but the comments and reviews I have seen suggest they all have more power than would ever be needed (suitably driven of course). If I get one, it will be the L.

I believe this is the bottom of a large.

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This is the medium
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Oh man...good luck moving the large if you ever get one. The small is a one handed ordeal and fits nicely into most cars. Medium you’ll need to measure and struggle a little more, and the large you better have a truck or van with the largest dimension right at about 4ft.

 

[Wasnex]

Oh man...good luck moving the large if you ever get one. The small is a one handed ordeal and fits nicely into most cars. Medium you’ll need to measure and struggle a little more, and the large you better have a truck or van with the largest dimension right at about 4ft.

Yes its almost 4' wide, but keep in mind it's only 4" thick and weighs about 48lbs. I don't think it would be any worse than an old-school 210 or 212 cab.

I used to gig with a GK 700RB112 combo. I bought it because it was the best I amp I could find that would fit in my little Dodge Neon. Evenly I wound up shoehorning an 18 into the back seat as well because the single 12" was not enough for loud gigs. I am pretty sure the large BassBoard would have fit just fine. Lay down the seat and slide the Bass Board in in through the trunk.

Now I have a truck , so no worries.

Probably of more concern is the amount of stage space a large would take up in a small club. But I was thinking it would be most useful for larger settings. Often for small gigs the amp carries the room because the PA is not up to the task.

 

[Zbysek]

Is anybody using the TB250 amp from Eich?

 

[RASHOSS]

Why did this thread stop getting attention? People still using the Eich Bass Board? I had an opportunity to use one a few nights ago at rehearsal. It was amazing. Considering buying one but wondering what's happened in this field of bass gear over the past few years since the thread was alive...

 

[fauxtoe]

Why did this thread stop getting attention? People still using the Eich Bass Board? I had an opportunity to use one a few nights ago at rehearsal. It was amazing. Considering buying one but wondering what's happened in this field of bass gear over the past few years since the thread was alive...

Still using mine! 6 years and counting at this point and it is still going strong. I wouldn't do an IEM only gig without it, and I've even incorporated into gigs where I have a backline and no IEM's so I have a much better feel without having to crank the volume on my rig as much. It's still the best equipment purchase I've ever made.

Eich created a dedicated mini power amp for it or their drum throne, so at the very least if you need something small they have it now.

Backbeat now has their G2 model out, but beyond that I'm not sure if there is anything else new out on the market that covers something like what it and the Bassboard do.

 

[RASHOSS]

Still using mine! 6 years and counting at this point and it is still going strong. I wouldn't do an IEM only gig without it, and I've even incorporated into gigs where I have a backline and no IEM's so I have a much better feel without having to crank the volume on my rig as much. It's still the best equipment purchase I've ever made.

Eich created a dedicated mini power amp for it or their drum throne, so at the very least if you need something small they have it now.

Backbeat now has their G2 model out, but beyond that I'm not sure if there is anything else new out on the market that covers something like what it and the Bassboard do.

When I was able to test a bass board at rehearsal I just used the second speaker out on the GB streamliner. It seemed to power my Uber410 and the bass board, no problem. Is a dedicated amp necessary?

Does Eich offer a travel case for the bass board? My buddy transports his in the cardboard shipping box, which is not great…

 

[fauxtoe]

When I was able to test a bass board at rehearsal I just used the second speaker out on the GB streamliner. It seemed to power my Uber410 and the bass board, no problem. Is a dedicated amp necessary?

Does Eich offer a travel case for the bass board? My buddy transports his in the cardboard shipping box, which is not great…

Nope, not at all! A dedicated amp only allows you to control it independently from your speaker cab and I've run it that way once. From experience, the vibration can get really intense to the point of being uncomfortable, and as you increase the volume on your amp you may not like how the Bassboard reacts to that change. Being able to have separate control of whatever you need works best for me, but it isn't necessary overall.

 

[fauxtoe]

Does Eich offer a travel case for the bass board? My buddy transports his in the cardboard shipping box, which is not great…

Not that I'm aware of. Which size does he have? Based on that I can browse some of the case sources I've found over the years.

 

[Wasnex]

Does Eich offer a travel case for the bass board?

You could probably get a company like Studio Slips to make a custom soft case of some sort. I just did a Google search and found companies in Germany and UK that list cases for some sizes.

 

[ThisYouCanTrust]

I'm not sure if there is anything else new out on the market that covers something like what it and the Bassboard do.

There's a german company called FMC which produces a similar product called the Buzzboard, with various sizes, connections, etc.

 

[Killing Floor]

They know their market. Mount the board in the corner behind the hihat, just out of range of the stage lighting.

 

[Zbysek]

Why did this thread stop getting attention? People still using the Eich Bass Board? I had an opportunity to use one a few nights ago at rehearsal. It was amazing. Considering buying one but wondering what's happened in this field of bass gear over the past few years since the thread was alive...

I am still using mine. I use either the bassboard, BackBeat or drumchair…

 

[Zbysek]

Still using mine...

 

[fauxtoe]

There's a german company called FMC which produces a similar product called the Buzzboard, with various sizes, connections, etc.

Way late to this reply since I just got an alert this thread had some activity, but that FMC board looks like a Temu knockoff of Eich. They "copied" the design, used lesser components in it, and couldn't even be bothered to even put the handle in a spot that doesn't make it awkward to carry. No originality at all.

 

[LowZBass]

I’m looking at the EICH BASSBOARD, the Porter & Davies’ KT Platform, or building a platform with a Clark Synthesis Prosound 429 Tranducer.

Those of you using the BASSBOARD, what is the frequency range? There’s nothing listed on their website. Has anyone with a BASSBOARD used a KT Platform or Clark Synthesis transducer?

 

[Wasnex]

I’m looking at the EICH BASSBOARD, the Porter & Davies’ KT Platform, or building a platform with a Clark Synthesis Prosound 429 Tranducer.

Those of you using the BASSBOARD, what is the frequency range? There’s nothing listed on their website. Has anyone with a BASSBOARD used a KT Platform or Clark Synthesis transducer?

Can't find the reference, but Google AI says 10-200hz for the Eich, which sounds about right IMHO. For comparison, specs for the ButtKicker concert list frequency response as 5-200hz.

 

[fauxtoe]

I’m looking at the EICH BASSBOARD, the Porter & Davies’ KT Platform, or building a platform with a Clark Synthesis Prosound 429 Tranducer.

Those of you using the BASSBOARD, what is the frequency range? There’s nothing listed on their website. Has anyone with a BASSBOARD used a KT Platform or Clark Synthesis transducer?

It's low enough that whatever number it is shouldn't really matter. I can't say that I've ever desired for it to be any lower as I'd probably never notice it anyways. It's reproduced everything I've ever thrown at it with ease.

Before you try and build something, keep in mind that the top is completely separate from the bottom and is only connected through some heavy duty isolation posts. I'm pretty sure it was designed like this to keep it from trying to rattle away. If you just stick a transducer in a box or on a board (not saying YOU are planning to do that, but some people have in the past) I think you could run into a problem.

 

[LowZBass]

It's low enough that whatever number it is shouldn't really matter. I can't say that I've ever desired for it to be any lower as I'd probably never notice it anyways. It's reproduced everything I've ever thrown at it with ease.

Before you try and build something, keep in mind that the top is completely separate from the bottom and is only connected through some heavy duty isolation posts. I'm pretty sure it was designed like this to keep it from trying to rattle away. If you just stick a transducer in a box or on a board (not saying YOU are planning to do that, but some people have in the past) I think you could run into a problem.

I’m actually more interested in how high the EICH goes. The Porter & Davies and Clark Synthesis cover the full spectrum and produce a discernible pitch throughout the full spectrum of the instrument.

 

[fauxtoe]

I’m actually more interested in how high the EICH goes. The Porter & Davies and Clark Synthesis cover the full spectrum and produce a discernible pitch throughout the full spectrum of the instrument.

It's never been problem whatsoever, and I'm on almost 8 years of playing on this thing. Every note is able to be felt from the lowest of lowest to the highest of highs that a bass is able to cover. I've never wished it could do more because it already does it all. I'm telling you, it will rattle your eyeballs out if you want it to and I've never come close giving it the amount of power it's capable of handling. You're over-analyzing this, I promise.