Dave Konopka

Dave Konopka
Dave Konopka of Battles performing at the 2008 Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee
Background information
Born	September 2, 1976 (age 39)
Genres	Math rock, experimental rock
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar, bass
Labels	Warp
Associated acts	Battles, Lynx
Notable instruments
Gibson Les Paul G&L bass

Dave Konopka is an American musician who is best known as the bassist and guitarist in Battles. A graphic design major at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, he also designs the band's record covers and tour posters.

Prior to joining Battles, he was in the Boston-based math rock band Lynx. The band had released their self-titled album on Box Factory Records in 2000. Konopka's former Lynx bandmate Michael Hutchins taught him how to play guitar.