Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass Ebo Black

Essential Information About the Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass Guitar

• Unlined fretless ebony fingerboard with side dot markers at fret positions for precise playing and the characteristic "mwah" sound.


• Signature pickup duo P/J set up by Tony Franklin + 3-position selector for rock, blues, and fusion versatility.


• Hipshot Bass Xtender on the low E string for instant "Drop D" tuning.


• Alder body with nitro lacquer and vintage hardware for a classic look and open resonance.

A Cult Signature in the Precision Lineage

Designed with and for Tony Franklin, this bass pays tribute to the Precision tradition while adding the finesse of a fretless fingerboard and the attack of a Jazz bridge pickup. The choice of nitro finishes and vintage equipment preserves the aesthetic of the golden years while offering modern performance on stage and in the studio.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert bassists seeking an expressive and singing touch. Perfect for rock, blues, progressive, fusion, and studio music where nuance and sustain matter. The "Drop D" Xtender facilitates quick tuning changes for heavy riffs without losing intonation stability.

The Sound

The middle Split Single-Coil Precision pickup delivers solid lows and punchy mids, while the bridge Single-Coil Jazz pickup with hex pole pieces and ceramic magnets adds brightness, definition, and aggressive grain. Blending both expands the spectrum from tight punch to more open tones. The fretless ebony fingerboard enhances attack, sustain, and clarity, ideal for vibrato and slides. The alder body with nitro lacquer promotes natural projection and dynamic response, while the simple electronics (Volume, Tone, 3-position selector) ensure an effective and immediate palette.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

• Set of 34" long scale nickel-plated steel bass strings, gauges .045-.105 to preserve the original balance and feel.
• Quality 6.35 mm instrument cable and chromatic tuner for perfect tuning.
• Stable bass stand and microfiber cloth for maintenance.

Luxury hard case included for transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Nickel
Nbrs of frets	0

Body finishing	nitrocellulose lacquer	Knobs	knurled Flat-Top
Pickguard	3-ply Black	Nut	synthetic bone
Orientation	right-handed	Width at nut	1.625" / 41.3 mm
Neck material	maple	Case	deluxe Black hardshell case
Neck finishing	glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Pickup configuration	SS
Neck profile	modern "C"	Bridge pickup	Tony Franklin Single-Coil Jazz Bass, hex-screw pole pieces, ceramic magnetic bars
Inlays	side dots at fret positions	Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Key radius	9.5" / 241 mm (refinement: modern)	Pickup refinement	specialty
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Pickup covers	matte finishing
Truss rod	vintage-style heel adjustment	Neck plate	engraved Tony Franklin
Truss rod wrench	3/16" hexagonal	Overall style	vintage
Tuners	'70s-style Fender open-gear tuners with a Hipshot Bass Xtender "Drop D" on the E string	Side markers	positioned at fret locations