Description
There’s a reason fretless bassists talk about Tony Franklin’s tone in hushed, reverent tones — this signature Precision Bass is built to deliver that same singing, portamento-rich growl right out of the case. This particular unit is a gently used demo model, so you get the full vintage-meets-modern experience at a friendlier price point.
Under your fingers you’ll find an unlined ebony fingerboard mounted to a modern C-shaped maple neck, with side dots placed right at the fretting points so your intonation stays honest even without frets to guide you. The alder body wears a 3-color sunburst finish under nitrocellulose lacquer, paired with a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard for that classic Fender look.
Tone-wise, this bass hedges its bets: a Tony Franklin signature Jazz Bass pickup with hex-screw poles and ceramic bar magnets sits at the bridge, while an American Series Precision Bass split-coil holds down the neck position. A 3-way blade switch lets you call up either pickup solo or blend them together, so you can go from thumpy P-Bass warmth to snarling J-Bass bite without touching a pedal.
Practical touches for the working bassist include a Hipshot Bass Xtender on the E string for instant drop-D access mid-song, vintage-style stamped open-gear tuners, and a 4-saddle American Vintage bridge with barrel saddles for solid intonation and sustain.
- Model: Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst
- Body: Select Alder, Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck: Maple, Modern C shape, 34″ scale, 9.5″ radius fingerboard
- Pickups: Tony Franklin Jazz Bass (bridge) + American Series P-Bass split-coil (neck)
- Hardware: Hipshot Bass Xtender Drop-D, vintage-style tuners, 4-saddle American Vintage bridge
- Includes: Deluxe black hardshell case, strap, cable
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