Fender Tony Franklin P-Bass FL BK
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Tony Franklin P-Bass FL BK
Product Info
Article Number:
190519
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Tony Franklin P-Bass FL BK
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$3,188.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Tony Franklin signature P-Bass FL is a serious instrument for the dedicated fretless player. The unique pickup configuration and ebony board offer a really articulate and expressive voice, ideal for funk, jazz, and anything needing a smooth, singing tone. It's a high-end bass built for players who demand a refined feel and a distinctive sound.
Product Description
- Fender Tony Franklin P-Bass FL BK
- Fretless Electric Bass
- Tony Franklin Artist Signature
- Fretless
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Profile: Modern "C"
- Pickups: Tony Franklin American Precision Bass Split single coil and single coil
- American Vintage '70s Precision Bass bridge with single groove saddles
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 41.3 mm
- Colour: Black
- Incl. black G&G hardshell case
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard delivers exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • Tony Franklin’s split-coil pickups offer unique tonal flexibility.
- • Modern 'inCin' neck profile enhances playability and comfort.
- • Alder body provides a balanced tone with good resonance.
CONS
- • Fretless basses require a higher level of technique and practice.
- • The extended scale length (864 mm) may feel unwieldy for some players.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Tony Franklin American Precision Bass Split single coil and single coil
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
Fretless
Strings
N/A - Fretless
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The lack of frets requires precise finger placement and a different approach to intonation; the ebony fingerboard offers a slicker feel than rosewood but demands accuracy.
Yes, the split-coil design provides a wider frequency response and a more complex harmonic content, offering a brighter and more articulate tone than a traditional P-Bass pickup.
A clean, high-quality amplifier with a good low-end response is crucial; a preamp with onboard EQ will allow you to further sculpt the bass's distinctive tone.
