Grand Funk Railroad – We're An American Band (Expanded Edition / Remastered 2002) album cover

Grand Funk Railroad – We're An American Band (Expanded Edition / Remastered 2002)

Album 1973

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1973 album We're An American Band (Expanded Edition / Remastered 2002).

Music from We're An American Band (Expanded Edition / Remastered 2002)

Gear Used On We're An American Band (Expanded Edition / Remastered 2002)

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Grand Funk Railroad – We're An American Band (Expanded Edition / Remastered 2002) (1973). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Drum Sets used by Don Brewer on We're An American Band (Expanded Edition / Remastered 2002)

Cowbells

LP cowbell "Mambo Bell"

Avg price: $52.31

Don Brewer, the drummer for Grand Funk Railroad, is documented utilizing an LP cowbell "Mambo Bell" in a photograph, highlighting its role in the band's iconic sound, particularly in hits like "We're an American Band." This evidence is substantiated by an image available at Getty Images, showcasing Brewer's choice in percussion gear.

Bass Guitars used by Mel Schacher on We're An American Band (Expanded Edition / Remastered 2002)

Electric Basses

Fender Jazz Bass

Avg price: $1,175.62

This Jazz Bass is modified to have a humbucker. Mel used it a lot in the 70s. The humbucker is a Gibson “Mudbucker”. Another great pic of this bass is available in the amp section of Mel’s gear.