Tim Polzin
Funk on everyone my name is Tim, I started out on the 4 string
bass and also a 6 string bass. I also play doublebass. I love all types
of music, anything that grooves. I’ve been through my share of
bands. In Wisconsin, I played with bands Whitedragon and Badboy.
I also recorded with a couple bands. I then ended up in Florida
where I presently reside, playing the Agora circuit with the Truth,
Wicked Sin, Rat Race and Heartless to name a few. Through years
of going to the NAMM shows, clubs and music stores I got the
chance to meet great people. Before I knew it I was on the road
with some well known bands, not to mention friends; One of those
being Beaver Felton, one of my best friends. I also got the chance
to meet a lot of my idols like Stanley Clarke, Billy Sheehan, Victor
Wooten, Steve Bailey, etc. to many too list. Believe it or not I got to
meet Jaco the night he was taken from us, but that’s a story unto
itself.
The reason I’m on this website; I was reading a bass magazine,
when I came upon a picture of the Sidewinder. I immediately
called Conklin and asked if he could build me the beautiful teal 7
string in the picture. Well that started a long, great friendship. Bill
did an excellent job. It took a while to get but since it was
delivered back in 96 I haven’t put it down. Then I got a call telling
me that the original 9 string made for Bill the Budda Dickens was
for sale. Bill knew what a fan and the friendship I had with the
Budda, I bought it on the spot. Anyhow, I can’t say enough about
these instruments, they’re the best, I play each one daily, and Bill
Conklin is a true and great luthier, him and his team. People ask
me at all the time at shows, “What are you going to do with that?”
meaning the basses. I just say “Sit back and let my fingers do the
talking.” I look forward to my next Conklin. Ciao for now, God
Bless!! Bill and Michele Conklin and Mike, keep slapping and
popping.
Timmie Polzin!!!!!!!!!!!!!