BackBeat - Play bass. Feel bass.

A project in Detroit, MI by Yerko Sepulveda
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The wearable, portable rumble pack and practice amp for bassists that turns every low note you play into a vibration you can feel.
Backers: 445
Average Pledge Per Backer: $291

Funded: $129,274 of $25,000
Dates: Mar 20th -> Apr 24th (36 days)
Project By: Yerko Sepulveda
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Latest News

ONLY 5 MINUTES LEFT!!! PLEDGE NOW!!!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
ONLY 5 MINUTES LEFT!!! PLEDGE NOW!!!  (Read More)

Only 36 hours left!!!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
What a whirlwind of activity!! We had a crazy weekend, BackBeat was in Toronto doing the rounds with our good friend Jamie, and we also spent some time with Billy Sheehan, check out the video here! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this... (Read More)

Billy Sheehan!!!!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We had a great time hanging with the great Billy Sheehan!! Check out the video!! Only 3 days left!! Bumblefoot also tried it out on his guitar and loved it!! https://www.facebook.com/getbackbeat/videos/222756394946421/  (Read More)

Goals, KS Live (Europe), and Coachella!!!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal update: We made it, Stretch Goal #1 is in the books! If you pledged for a BackBeat you're in the running to win Ultimate Ears IEMs!  And remember, every person who pledged for a BackBeat through Kickstarter will receive an exclusive 10%... (Read More)

S--T-- R--E--T--C--H G--O--A--L--S ! ! ! ! ! !

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal #1 ($110,000) - Ultimate EarsEvery person who has pledged for at least one (1) BackBeat will be entered into a random drawing to win a FREE pair of Ultimate Ears In-Ear Monitors! First Prize - One FREE Pair of UE-11 Pro IEM’s + Free... (Read More)

Get FAQed!!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a handful of answered questions on our page. If you have any other questions please hit us up and we'll add them! Thank you everyone for your continued support, you're the Back to our Beat!! Yerko and the BackBeat Team  (Read More)

New Video!!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We've just released this video where Victor Wooten explains hearing loss as well as his struggles with focal dystonia and how BackBeat helps overcome both.  Also an FAQ will be coming out soon!! Share this, and our campaign, with your friends!... (Read More)

Kickstarter Live!!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Kickstarter Live event!! If you weren't able to join us, here's a link to the replay:   https://live.kickstarter.com/yerko-sepulveda/live/backbeat-construction-and-demo Cheers! Yerko and the... (Read More)

More Media and RSVP!!

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out who's been talking about BackBeat recently! https://www.bassgearmag.com/feeling-the-bass-with-backbeat/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/backbeat-is-a-wearable-subwoofer-for-bassists And don't forget to RSVP to our Live stream Mar 29 at... (Read More)

Watch our Kickstarter Live!!

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This is going to be totally LIVE!!! We're holding a Kickstarter Live event Thursday March 29th at 8pm EDT. We'll be going over some construction details about BackBeat, doing a demonstration, and having some general Q&A. Hit the Subscribe button... (Read More)

Add-ons!!!

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, we have add-ons!  Check out the list below for what we have on offer. If you have already pledged, hit the "manage your pledge" button and then the "change your pledge" button next to your chosen pledge. Add the price of the add-on to... (Read More)

Happy Saturday!!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone is still crushing it, we just passed $60,000 in funding!!  Massive THANK YOU to master bassist Billy Sheehan for the conversation and sharing our campaign, check out the link! Also be on the look-out for a possible Live chat and BackBeat... (Read More)

We just passed $51,000!!!

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are AWESOME!! We're out of control and running on adrenaline, THANK YOU for the support!!! :) Yerko and the BackBeat Team  (Read More)

Hey!!

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Things have been hectic over here at BackBeat HQ, thank you for all your support, questions, comments, and positive vibes!!! BackBeat made some press! Check out these articles: https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?s=BackBeat... (Read More)

WOW!!!!!! WE FULLY FUNDED IN UNDER 24 HOURS!!!!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
UNBELIEVABLE!!!! And we just crossed $30,000!! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who's supported this project. We're excited that you're on this journey with us. Your support has meant that we can bring BackBeat to bassists everywhere, we cannot thank... (Read More)

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