Rob Grill

When Rob Grill and the Grass Roots reach their peak of success, Grill is mainly seen with an Eko Violin Bass. The Violin design on the bass has been remastered and reimagined by other companies in their own style, due to Paul McCartney popularizing the Hofner Violin. This Eko Violin Bass was similarly a short-scale bass, but with a bigger body, and that is probably why Rob Grill managed to get a hold of one. This Eko bass would be his primary bass in 1967, performing songs such as Let's Live for Today, Midnight Confessions, etc (though he might not record some of the basslines i.e. Midnight Confessions).

In the video above, the Grass Roots are seen performing a medley of hits that they have in the past years. Some of the tunes included Wait A Million Years, Midnight Confessions, Let's Live for Today and Temptation Eyes. In the video, Rob Grill is seen playing a vintage Fender Precision Bass, still with the pickup covers on. It is still unclear whether or not Rob Grill continued his career with this bass, but it may either be a short-term purchase or a lent instrument for the occasion. Another source also suggested that Rob played the same bass with a natural finish on American Bandstand in 1972.

In a 1972 appearance on Kenny Rogers' "Rollin' on the River" show, Rob Grill can be seen playing a '51 Fender Precision.