Few rock bassists are as well - known for fretless bass as Tony Franklin. With countless session credits and collaborations with Roy Harper, the Firm, Blue Murder, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and others, Franklin is a long - time Precision enthusiast and one of the best modern fretless bass players. The Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass offers his style and a powerful, elastic tone. It has classic looks and personalized features like two specially - voiced pickups and a drop - D E - string tuner. Specifications include a Precision Bass® body in deluxe black hardshell with nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The ebony fretboard has a 9.5' (241 mm) radius, and it's fretless with side dot inlays. It comes with Tony Franklin - designed pickups, a 4 - saddle American Vintage Bass bridge, signature nickel - plated steel strings, a 4 - ply black moto pickguard, vintage - style tuning machines with a Hipshot® 'Drop D' on the E string, and nickel/chrome hardware finish. It's housed in a deluxe black hardshell case.
Using your Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass Guitar is a breeze. First, tune your bass using the tuning machines. The Hipshot® Bass Xtender 'Drop D' on the E string allows you to easily switch to drop - D tuning. When you start playing, the two specially - voiced pickups will give you a powerful and elastic tone. For the best sound, experiment with different picking and plucking techniques. As for maintenance, keep your bass in the deluxe black hardshell case when not in use to protect it from dust and damage. Wipe the body with a soft cloth after each use to keep the nitrocellulose lacquer finish looking good. Check the strings regularly and replace them when they start to lose their tone or show signs of wear. And don't forget to keep the fretboard clean to maintain its smooth feel.
