Heiko Hoepfinger

Heiko Hoepfinger is a German physicist and long-time bassist, classical guitarist, and motorcycle enthusiast. His work on fuel cells for the European orbital glider Hermes led him to form BassLab (basslab.de)—a manufacturer of monocoque guitars and basses.

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Will the Electric Bass Continue to Evolve?

In his final Bass Bench, our columnist ponders what innovations will come next.

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Lighter and Louder: The Evolution of Bass Amplification

From the giant, hefty beasts of yore to their modern, ultra-portable equivalents, bass amps have come a long way. So, what's next?

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Consider the Mighty Bass Speaker

A rumination on the history of bass speakers and how they compare to their guitar-amplifying kin.

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Does It Really Matter If Pickups Are Handwound?

Beware of technical marketing claims and misinformation when choosing your pickups.

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Heiko Hoepfinger

Will the Electric Bass Continue to Evolve?

In his final Bass Bench, our columnist ponders what innovations will come next.

Lighter and Louder: The Evolution of Bass Amplification

From the giant, hefty beasts of yore to their modern, ultra-portable equivalents, bass amps have come a long way. So, what's next?

Consider the Mighty Bass Speaker

A rumination on the history of bass speakers and how they compare to their guitar-amplifying kin.

Reconsidering the Wireless System

Wireless technology is thriving in all parts of the techno-sphere and it's time for bassists to catch up.

Does It Really Matter If Pickups Are Handwound?

Beware of technical marketing claims and misinformation when choosing your pickups.

Myths and Rumors on Scale Length

Our columnist debunks some of the many myths surrounding Leo Fender's P-bass design.

Auditory Illusions: Yanny or Laurel?

You might recall that funny test in 2018, which invited (and divided) listeners to see which name they heard in a clip. Let's explore phantom frequencies.

A Reply to Jol Dantzig

Esoterica Electrica columnist and luthier Jol Dantzig has been exploring string-tension myths in recent Premier Guitar articles. Here are some thoughts to add to the discourse.

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Heiko Hoepfinger

In his final Bass Bench, our columnist ponders what innovations will come next.

From the giant, hefty beasts of yore to their modern, ultra-portable equivalents, bass amps have come a long way. So, what's next?

A rumination on the history of bass speakers and how they compare to their guitar-amplifying kin.

Wireless technology is thriving in all parts of the techno-sphere and it's time for bassists to catch up.

Beware of technical marketing claims and misinformation when choosing your pickups.

Our columnist debunks some of the many myths surrounding Leo Fender's P-bass design.

You might recall that funny test in 2018, which invited (and divided) listeners to see which name they heard in a clip. Let's explore phantom frequencies.

Esoterica Electrica columnist and luthier Jol Dantzig has been exploring string-tension myths in recent Premier Guitar articles. Here are some thoughts to add to the discourse.