John Konopka
Bass / Vocals / Sound

John is probably the only bass player in Cleveland who has never played a Fender bass, although he does own two Telecasters. Also an accomplished guitarist, his collection now stands at over 25 stringed instruments. Besides numerous guitars and basses, he also owns a banjo, a mandolin, and a violin. He has even created some of his guitars almost from scratch, using the bodies of once proud but long dead basket cases, working magic with a jig saw and some spray paint to create his mess-terpieces. John prefers American made BC Rich basses as his workhorses. He was involved in a few original projects before landing in Charlie in the Box way back in the 1992. John once considered himself a lead vocalist, but the rigors of that position and his horrific sinus problems have forced him into more of a sidekick vocalist, which suits him just fine. When the harmonies are on key, John's a happy camper. If you see him flinching on the stage, he has probably heard something that he hopes you didn't hear!

John is also part of the band Reality Tour featuring former CITB singer Maria.