a.k.a. The FRETLESS MONSTER. British Bassist w/ The Firm, Blue Murder, Whitesnake, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lou Gramm, John Fogerty etc. Live & Studio
Los Angeles area
Joined March 2011
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Tony Franklin • Eastern Microtone Fretless Jam
Is Fretless the original Microtonal Instrument? I guess violin and other strings would qualify first. Those in-between notes are fun. Jamming and exploring on my Baby Blue Fender TF Fretless.
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Just found an unopened copy of the Firm’s ‘Mean Business’ album. Hidden in all my ‘stuff’. I wonder what other gems are tucked away! #FlashbackFriday #fretlessmonster #recordcollection
2008 Fender promo pic for the release of my ‘Gold Amber’ Tony Franklin Fretted Precision Bass (also available in Olympic White”. Pic 3 is at the Fender Factory Corona, inspecting the first run of basses off the production line. (I approved them all 🤩). #fretlessmonster #fender
These three early @QueenWillRock albums changed and shaped my life musically. These are my original copies from the 70’s. The Night at The Opera cover has some miles on it. #70s #queen #fretlessmonster
I receive many incredible messages from fans who’ve discovered & re-discovered my Fretless playing. Thank you ☺️🤩
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Was Jimmy Page’s best work over with Led Zeppelin? NOPE.
Smoking solo, 1984. City Sirems with The Firm 🔥
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Fretless Friday. Flashback to earlier this year at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Readying for the next Camp in Los Angeles Nv 12 - 15 with Michael Anthony, Brad Gillis, Warren DeMartini and Kenny Aronoff. Should be a blast. 💥 #fretlessmonster #losangeles @RockFantasyCamp
Tony Franklin. I think this short jam is worth expanding. What say you?
Recognize where this riff came from? youtube.com/shorts/zjvWUM8Hn…
#fretlessmonster #fretlessbass #tonyfranklin
Excellent. Great to see
New pickguard and a new set of strings for my Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass. @FretlessBassCom @FretlessMonster @drstrings
Cloudy morning walks, and clear positive thoughts. 🤩
Happy Saturday everyone. Have a great weekend. #saturday #weekend #fretlessmonster
Tony Franklin Demonstrates Sliding Harmonics On Fretless Bass #fretlessbass #fretlessmonster #basslessons
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Tony Franklin: Fun flashback. Loony Tunes. Have a great day everyone. Find a reason to laugh and smile 😃
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#fretlessmonster #fun #cartoon
Thanks so much 🤩🙌🏻
Tony Franklin • When Jimmy Page & I Met Jaco Pastorius youtu.be/mqsmqLygUUU?si=bvOk… via @YouTube one of my other favorite bass musicians in the world @FretlessMonster shares his time with Jaco and the immortal @JimmyPage ...
Looking forward to jamming with Stephen Perkins, Willie Waldman and Rocky George in Durango CO this Saturday October 24. It’s been a while since we’ve done a Banyan show. Some free form jamming grooving improv! 🤩
Heading to Queretaro Mexico with Lou Gramm For a killer Festival with Def Leppard Extreme and SmashMouth #fretlessmonster #mexico #festival
Was out before sunrise this morning. Morning walks and positive thoughts.
Any other musicians or artists that enjoy the early mornings? I hear it’s not very “rockstar” 🤷♂️😂🙃
#morning #walk #positivevibes #fretlessmonster
Tony Franklin. We added a short Fretless Bass solo with Lou Gramm All Stars. It’s a work in progress for me. What do you think so far?
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Pre show hangs with John Waite and the band, with fellow @GrammLou band mate @garyhoeyband 10/10/26 St Charles MO #fretlessmonster #Arena #livemusic
About to hit the stage with @GrammLou and The All Stars, St Charles MO 10/10/26. A fun show! #lougramm #fretlessmonster #band #missouri
