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What is the best bass for polka?

Frenchy-Lefty

Frenchy-Lefty

Sep 8, 2009
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I am starting a progressive polka band and need to play bass (I am first and foremost an accordeonist but there are too many accordeonists in this band already)
I would like something really heavy sounding with which I can occasionally use a fuzz pedal.
Thank you in advance for your input!
 
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I forgot to precise, my rig (recently purchased) is a 2000w Crown amp with an Ampeg SVPII preamp and 4 4×10 Aguilars Cabs. I need a lot of volume to keep up the Marshall full stack in which we plug the 2 accordeons. We will mostly play shows such as the Octoberfest in Munich. I also need a cool looking bass.
 
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seriously... this seems like a good candidate

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Frenchy-Lefty said:
I forgot to precise, my rig (recently purchased) is a 2000w Crown amp with an Ampeg SVPII preamp and 4 4×10 Aguilars Cabs. I need a lot of volume to keep up the Marshall full stack in which we plug the 2 accordeons. We will mostly play shows such as the Octoberfest in Munich. I also need a cool looking bass.
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Uh, guys? Have any of you figured out yet that you're getting your legs pulled?

A 2,000-watt amp? To use with four (4) 4x10 cabs? To play "progressive polka"? Really? :eyebrow:

Please. This site is getting filled up with more crap every day... :rolleyes:

MM
 
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Luke S Mouse said:
Obviously the best bass for polka is also the best bass for metal.
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It is what I thought initially, but I was told I needed something more "thumpy" and with flatwound strings. I read somewhere in this forum they are better than roundwound strings. I also find it difficult to find the best fuzz for Polka but I realize this question should be asked in the effect section. I am in fact very surprised at the lack of imformation on Polka bass equipment online.
 

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