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      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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        Posts from Heiko Hoepfinger

        Will the Electric Bass Continue to Evolve?
        Bass Bench

        Will the Electric Bass Continue to Evolve?

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        07 January 2022
        Lighter and Louder: The Evolution of Bass Amplification
        Bass Bench

        Lighter and Louder: The Evolution of Bass Amplification

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        03 December 2021
        Consider the Mighty Bass Speaker
        Bass Bench

        Consider the Mighty Bass Speaker

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        05 November 2021
        Reconsidering the Wireless System
        Bass Bench

        Reconsidering the Wireless System

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        07 October 2021
        Does It Really Matter If Pickups Are Handwound?
        Bass Bench

        Does It Really Matter If Pickups Are Handwound?

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        23 August 2021
        Marleaux bass guitars
        Bass Bench

        Myths and Rumors on Scale Length

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        25 July 2021
        Auditory Illusions: Yanny or Laurel?
        Bass Bench

        Auditory Illusions: Yanny or Laurel?

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        02 July 2021
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        Bass Bench

        A Reply to Jol Dantzig

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        03 June 2021
        ōPik
        Bass Bench

        A Closer Look at Optical Pickups

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        07 May 2021
        Tom Lieber Spellbinder bass
        Pro-Advice

        Let There Be Light in Your Tone

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        09 April 2021
        The Break Dance Behind the Bridge
        Bass

        The Break Dance Behind the Bridge

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        12 February 2021
        Swiss Cheese and Vibrating Instruments
        Bass

        Swiss Cheese and Vibrating Instruments

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        22 January 2021
        Does a Solidbody Bass' Unplugged Tone Matter? Pt. 2
        Bass

        Does a Solidbody Bass' Unplugged Tone Matter? Pt. 2

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        25 December 2020
        Does a Solidbody Bass' Unplugged Tone Matter?
        Bass Bench

        Does a Solidbody Bass' Unplugged Tone Matter?

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        04 December 2020
        Does Fret Material Really Matter for a Bass?
        Bass

        Does Fret Material Really Matter for a Bass?

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        30 October 2020
        Killing the Bass, Part 2
        Bass

        Killing the Bass, Part 2

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        18 September 2020
        Killing the Bass, Part 1
        Bass Bench

        Killing the Bass, Part 1

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        14 August 2020
        The Anatomy of a Bass String
        Bass Bench

        The Anatomy of a Bass String

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        10 July 2020
        Automatic Tuners for the Basses
        Bass

        Automatic Tuners for the Basses

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        05 June 2020
        Why Self-Awareness and Communication Are Key for Self-Taught Players and Luthiers
        Bass

        Why Self-Awareness and Communication Are Key for Self-Taught Players and Luthiers

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        08 May 2020
        Going Against the Grain in Bass Building
        Bass

        Going Against the Grain in Bass Building

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        16 April 2020
        Why Low-Impedance Pickups Could Benefit Your Bass Tone
        Bass

        Why Low-Impedance Pickups Could Benefit Your Bass Tone

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        13 March 2020
        Were the Good Ol’ Days Really That Good?
        Bass

        Were the Good Ol’ Days Really That Good?

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        21 February 2020
        Can You Name This Magical Mystery Bass?
        Bass

        Can You Name This Magical Mystery Bass?

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        20 December 2019
        Bass Bench: Four on the Wall, or a Bird in Your Hands?
        Bass

        Bass Bench: Four on the Wall, or a Bird in Your Hands?

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        12 December 2019
        Bass Bench: From Friction Peg to Machine Head
        Bass

        Bass Bench: From Friction Peg to Machine Head

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        08 November 2019
        Bass Bench: Give Me a Break!
        Bass

        Bass Bench: Give Me a Break!

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        11 October 2019
        Bass Bench: Who Really Built That “Custom” Guitar?
        Bass

        Bass Bench: Who Really Built That “Custom” Guitar?

        Heiko Hoepfinger
        13 September 2019