Rob Grange's tone on 'Stranglehold'

[NickInMesa]

I grew up in Detroit and the Nuge is the man there.... Definate influance on me....

I like his music, not necessarily all of his opinions, but he's such a great influence, no doubt about it, starting with even earlier jems like Journey To The Center Of The Mind.

As for Stranglehold, it's just plain awesome.

 

[NickInMesa]

So I played the song tonight with the Phase 90 and just the right settings on the bass and they were sold LOL

Thanks mister Rob Grange, I will try to do my best to do it justice.

 

[RGB]

Two "ex" guys from the Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes days.......my good friend Danny Gore on guitar, from Detroit.......good fun doing this....RG

 

[RFord04]

Wow... just wanted to add that I too bought the phase 90 specifically to play Stranglehold in my cover band. Such a cool line and tone. It's awesome that you actually responded to the thread. Epic!

Being from Michigan myself, this stuff is kind of required listening for classic rock bands. Thanks for sharing.

 

[videomagician]

Two "ex" guys from the Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes days.......my good friend Danny Gore on guitar, from Detroit.......good fun doing this....RG

Sounds cool!!!

 

[HolmeBass]

This thread is full of TB win, thanks for delivering the unequivocal answer RGB! And great playing, too. "Stranglehold" is great and I agree with JimmyM "Free For All" is truly some excellent bass playing. File under "songs that make me speed while I am driving".

 

[RGB]

New tune by Duke X - "Kewpee Double Deluxe"

 

[RGB]

Another from Duke X - "Orion"

Duke X is Rob Grange - Bass, Danny Gore - Guitars, Keyboards, Matt Bowers - Drums

Duke X on Facebook

 

[My name is Mudd]

Thanks for the share, and I'm glad to see that you're still active.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

1962 Fender P-Bass, with Pre-CBS Jazz pickup added in, extra volume nob added to blend between the pickups, out of phase switch added and pick up toggle switched added, all in 1975. The "Stranglehold" bass is a very light weighing bass, ash wood, all dried out and old. It has a good ring to it and sustains well. I also added a brass nut. I removed all the finish off the bass and sanded down the back of the neck, no lacquer on the bass, no paint finish. I felt the "natural wood", made the bass "ring" more for tone. I Recorded Stranglehold at the Sound Pit in Atlanta, in 1975. One track DI into the board, with MXR Phase 90, fresh Roto strings, 2nd track thru Ampeg B-18 tube amp, played with a pick, rolling on the Open A. Setting on the bass, was a bit more P-Bass pickup with the J-Bass pickup blended for highs. MXR Phaser was set about 10:00. Ted brought the song idea to the studio and I suggested Phase Bass. During our recording sessions I would go down to Alex Cooley's Ballroom and have a beer and talk to Wizard, as great bassist, for Mother's Finest. He was using a Phaser and laying down some nice bass lines. The idea of phase bass on Stranglehold was generated from Wizard's influence. www.robgrangebass.com Photo of the Stranglehold bass on this site. Thanks, RG

Hi Rob...

I know this is an ancient thread but I wanted to let you know how entertaining and enjoyable/educational it has been listening to your work with Theo. Also, how “real” you are as a person to contribute stories and background on a public forum such as TB... truly refreshing.

I hope things are going well for you nowadays. If you have any suggestions as to other bands and music that you find noteworthy, please pass it on. I am always looking for (hard rock) music from bands that have cult followings and tear it up.

 

[ArtisanLuthiers]

1962 Fender P-Bass, with Pre-CBS Jazz pickup added in, extra volume nob added to blend between the pickups, out of phase switch added and pick up toggle switched added, all in 1975. The "Stranglehold" bass is a very light weighing bass, ash wood, all dried out and old. It has a good ring to it and sustains well. I also added a brass nut. I removed all the finish off the bass and sanded down the back of the neck, no lacquer on the bass, no paint finish. I felt the "natural wood", made the bass "ring" more for tone. I Recorded Stranglehold at the Sound Pit in Atlanta, in 1975. One track DI into the board, with MXR Phase 90, fresh Roto strings, 2nd track thru Ampeg B-18 tube amp, played with a pick, rolling on the Open A. Setting on the bass, was a bit more P-Bass pickup with the J-Bass pickup blended for highs. MXR Phaser was set about 10:00. Ted brought the song idea to the studio and I suggested Phase Bass. During our recording sessions I would go down to Alex Cooley's Ballroom and have a beer and talk to Wizard, as great bassist, for Mother's Finest. He was using a Phaser and laying down some nice bass lines. The idea of phase bass on Stranglehold was generated from Wizard's influence. www.robgrangebass.com Photo of the Stranglehold bass on this site. Thanks, RG

Awesome response! You're an amazing guy to take time to share this, and in such detail. On behalf of all aspiring bassists, thank you very much!!!

Stranglehold in particular made for some very memorable times cruising in a '56 Chevy and growing up. Still enjoying your work to this very day.