Tony Franklin Jams on Five Basses in 90 seconds

I had a lot of fun creating this. I play five different basses in 90 seconds in very different styles. Got bass needs? I'm available for remote or in person recordings. Reach out to me at www.fretlessmonster.com

[@JoeHell67]

The world needs more bass!

[@FretlessMonster]

Not going to argue with that!! 👏🏻😂

[@Zipp43]

Indeed!

[@davidecosoli7374]

The Takamine sounds amazing!😮

[@FretlessMonster]

I love that bass. It’s a beast to play but worth it.

[@justingusmano]

Amazing bass riffs as always Tony! It has been a pleasure getting to work with you on two of my tracks 🔥🤘🏻

[@FretlessMonster]

Great. Thank you Justin. All the best

[@bass69player]

Very cool walking bass line!

[@FretlessMonster]

I love playing walking bass.

[@WimRijksen]

Fantastic. That Takamine could house a family of four haha.

[@FretlessMonster]

Haha yes indeed. It’s a beast.

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

I just love the joy in your playing. It just comes out of your pores!❤❤❤❤❤

[@FretlessMonster]

Truly appreciate that 🙌🏻🤩

[@thecrazycatdude8066]

As always a true master class! The fretless monster rules

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much 👍🏻😊

[@marcoballa]

This was simply outstanding! 👍👏👏👏👏

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much! 🤩

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Amazing bass grooves. Cheers, Tony! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you!

[@keithlegge6848]

A master of your craft, enough said.

[@FretlessMonster]

Truly appreciate that! 🙌🏻🤩

[@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4]

That was the HOTTEST jams in 90 seconds. Sounds so effing great and so tasty..

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow!! Thank you so much. It was a lot of fun.

[@SourSnatch]

Rock On!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

👍🏻👍🏻🤩🤩

[@Marksleftboot1]

Classic Tony, and another Precision user. Over fifty years a Bass player, and I've never owned a Jazz Bass!

[@FretlessMonster]

Great!! I love that. Yep, no Jazz Bass around here. 😂👏🏻

[@thomasfioriglio]

Always fun to watch you play, Tony. Fantastic!

[@FretlessMonster]

Appreciate that! 👍🏻🤩

[@calzone.mp3]

Wonderful to watch.

[@FretlessMonster]

👍🏻👍🏻🤩🤩

[@mikemarkowski7609]

A monster, a master and a truly great guy! Now - New Blue Murder!!!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. 😊 35 years since the first album. Sorry but it’s not going to happen.

[@atquinn1975]

Awesome! The bass you played at the 1 min mark looks exactly like my Fender American Pro II that I "Tony Franklin-ized" to be the fretted version of my TF fretless 😊

[@FretlessMonster]

Nice! Thanks!

[@eversmiller]

So good. Super nice bass guitars. Maxed out Rockin'

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much. It’s fun 🤩

[@dairenn]

The king is back!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

🤩👏🏻🤪

[@davidestrada6171]

Super!, You can see you have more fun on the fretless. I want one.

[@FretlessMonster]

Fretless is fun for sure. 😊

[@old_Taki]

Nice style collection and I think I'd never seen you slapping... 😂

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks! Yes slapping is a rarity. 🤪

[@cobaltoctober]

I love playing fretless! I'm still not anywhere near expert-level, but I the more I play fretless, the less I want to play fretted. My bass is a GWB (5-string with fretlines), but my first bass ever was a p-bass so I hope to one day get one of those blue Tony Franklin basses!

[@FretlessMonster]

That’s great to hear. I love Fretless too! Haha. And I totally understand about wanting to play less fretted bass. I hope you’re able to get hold of a Blue TF before too long! 👍🏻🤩

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

Outstanding !

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you 😊

[@annimax]

Learning all the notes of what you just played would be tricky. Add in the slides, bends & vibrato to add the feel, and it's downright difficult. And to do all that on a fretless??? That's legendary!

[@FretlessMonster]

Ahh thank you so much. That means a lot. Believe me, it didn’t happen overnight. I had my share of dirty looks from the singer, being told to get back on fretted bass! But I stuck with it til it finally became second nature. 🤷‍♂️🤩🙏🏻

[@annimax]

@@FretlessMonster Yeah, I used to have one, loved the sound but it was in awful shape. I don't own a fretless at the moment, but definitely on my gear shortlist! 🙂

[@FretlessMonster]

@@annimaxHope you manage to get one!

[@bassbuffricky]

Five privileged basses in the hands of Tony the Legend. 👌👌My Squire PJ is taking notes! 😅😅

[@FretlessMonster]

Haha. I like that. And these are amazing basses.

[@АлександрСтафиевских-с5д]

Tony Franklin super. thanks so much благодарю за базовые уроки игры на безладовом басу .

[@FretlessMonster]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@WesleyFitzhugh]

I love it!!! You are inspirational! Keep up the videos!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you!!!

[@MEGAMIGA]

That Takamine sounds massive! Also, I love how casually you play the fretless as if it was a fretted bass, even with drive! Now, all you need is an Ashbory bass! 😃

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks! I love the Takamine. Yes it has a huge sound. And I love overdrive on the Fretless! It’s fun!

[@FretlessMonster]

I played an Ashbory. I didn’t like the silicon strings - and the spacing was really small. And I expected it to sound more like an upright. Maybe I needed to spend more time with it ? 🤷‍♂️🤪

[@MEGAMIGA]

@@FretlessMonster Yes! Overdrive is not something one would associate with fretless and yet, it sounds wicked!

[@MEGAMIGA]

@@FretlessMonster If I remember correctly, it had its own unique character, not for every tune probably but it can add some flavour to some tracks. Talking about alternative stringed instruments, have you ever tried the Chapman Stick?

[@FretlessMonster]

@@MEGAMIGAYes I had a Chapman Stick for a while. Didn’t really like it. Various reasons. I let it go.

[@rolandoflores7626]

Hey man! You Live on the "Valley of the Kings" 👏🏻

[@FretlessMonster]

Yes!! Come by and visit 😂😂

[@truepurple3760]

So cool!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks!!

[@TallChief944]

I dig it.......

[@FretlessMonster]

👍🏻🤩 Thanks

[@Jon_Bass4001]

First time I've heard the Takamine (that I know of). Wow!

[@FretlessMonster]

It’s an amazing instrument for sure.

[@ErikStone1]

Hey Tony! So I have an update for you. I finally received my baby blue TF Fender! I've lovingly nicknamed it "Blue Murder". It sounds wonderful, and a lot of fun so far! I'm assuming these stock strings are Fender brand? I do have a set of Sunbeams to install after I'm done with these. I'm plugged in to my Fender Rumble, and I even have a Digitech Bass Synth Wah pedal. So I now have the TF tone without the TF talent....LOL

[@FretlessMonster]

Hey Erik. That’s really great to hear! Congratulations. And you got the bass synth wah too! Amazing! I love that pedal. Yes, the strings are a similar Fender brand. I’d be interested to hear how the sunbeams feel when you put those on. Have fun and keep me posted.

[@This_Fretless_Guy]

❤️‍🔥

[@thewomble1509]

Hi Tony, fabulous playing and some seriously lovely basses! Can I ask, how heavy is your P signature model?

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much. The weight of my signature bass varies quite a bit. Though I don’t have specific weights. In broad terms though from fairly light to fairly heavy! 🤷‍♂️😂😂 Mostly they’re right in the middle - medium I guess. Whatever that translates to in lbs! 🤪🤷‍♂️

[@thewomble1509]

@@FretlessMonster Thanks for the reply, I think I'm going to have to try one out! I'm hoping it's no more than about 9-9.5lbs due to nerve damage in my left shoulder. If I find out, I'll let you know! 🤣

[@FretlessMonster]

@@thewomble1509Please let me know. I really think they’re within that weight range. 👍🏻😊

[@thewomble1509]

@@FretlessMonster I looked on" Low end Lobsters" review vid (he's an American bass player who does some really good, honest appraisals.) He said his example weighed just over 9lbs. He also said some VERY nice things about the bass! Hope that helps, Tony. 👍

[@kasumi_arimurajohn_sykes]

😎❤️‍🔥🖤🎸🤎❤️‍🔥✨👍

[@studiogerk]

Tony: I was totally waiting for a little ending riff on Clarinet! One bass is missing ... is it out for repair?

[@FretlessMonster]

Haha. The clarinet would have been great. I think you’re referring to the JayDee? She’s not quite ready yet. When she is, she’ll get a video all to herself!! 👏🏻🤩

[@williamclementsonbass1795]

🔥👍⚡

[@FretlessMonster]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤩🤩🤩

[@christiantaylor4027]

Wow. Very cool. I better keep up my practice! But I thought you'd be taller!

[@FretlessMonster]

😂😂 Well I am sitting down 🤷‍♂️🤪

[@christiantaylor4027]

@@FretlessMonster Yeah. You would be taller standing up. Good point. Rock on Tony!

[@jimpottssoundandvision]

Tony I have digging your playing style since The Firm! I record original music and it would be an honor having you play on a track in the future. My YT channel is "Jim Potts" and all my songs are on Spotify. I can't hire you right away but I wanted to open the door for collaboration soon when I have a new and Tony-worthy track. Thanks and Be Well, You Rock! Jim Potts

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks Jim. I’d love to do it. I’ll check it out though I don’t have Spotify.

[@wademiyataki9221]

Fretted bass? Sacrilege!🤣🤣🤣 Slap on a fretless doesn’t sound the same.

[@FretlessMonster]

😂😂 I’ve been known to slap on a Fretless. It’s pretty cool actually 👍🏻

[@spookedhorse]

MEASTRO, IF YOU PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

1, 2, 3, 4 🔥👍🏻

[@spookedhorse]

@@FretlessMonster You're the tops, dude! Kudos for being quite interactive with all of us. Got ya on Twitter, too.

[@FretlessMonster]

@@spookedhorseCheers! Thanks!