Channel Title: Tony Franklin - The Fretless Monster Channel Description: Official YouTube channel of Tony Franklin, British bassist, musician, writer and educator, known as THE FRETLESS MONSTER. Tony Franklin has played alongside some of the greatest names in music history including The Firm (with Jimmy Page & Paul Rodgers), Whitesnake, David Gilmour, Kate Bush, John Fogerty, Roy Harper, Blue Murder (with John Sykes & Carmine Appice), Kenny Wayne Shepherd and many others. In 2006, Fender released the Tony Franklin Fretless P Bass, modeled after Franklin's main fretless bass. In 2020 Fender added a new color to Franklin's signature bass line - Lake Placid Blue. <video> Tony Franklin • Are Jaco's 'Artificial' Harmonics a Useful Technique? Description: I'm often asked about Artificial or False Harmonics, a technique that Jaco Pastorius used on his composition "Portrait Of Tracy" and Weather Report's "Birdland". I discuss, demonstrate and explore the possibilities of this interesting technique. Is it a useful tool for our toolbox? </video> <video> Tony Franklin • 5 second Fretless riff ~ “see ya!” #fretlessbass Description: Tony Franklin • 5 second Fretless riff ~ “See ya!” </video> <video> Tony Franklin • Fretless Bass Solo on “Allegories & Guillotines” by Al Nesbitt Description: </video> <video> Tony Franklin • Weird Thumb Technique • Fretless Ditty Description: Can you spot where I use my thumb in a seemingly awkward way. I hadn't planned it, it simply played out that way! </video> <video> Tony Franklin • Fretless Heavy Boogie • Part 1 Description: A simple yet heavy Fretless groove. </video> <video> Tony Franklin • Practicing Ukulele (Work In Progress!) Description: See if you recognize this older tune. (I have practice to do!)... </video> <video> Tony Franklin • I Don't Practice • Name This Tune Description: People ask me about my practice routines and warm ups. I really don't have any. I prefer to simply play and explore. I love playing tunes with great melodies. Adding a root note can make it more challenging, especially on fretless. Who knows the name of this tune? </video> <video> Tony Franklin • Fathers Day Greeting Description: Got to www.cameo.com/fretlessmonster for a personalized Father's Day Greeting for your Dad, hubby or significant other! :-) </video> <video> Tony Franklin • Open G Jam • Massive Sound Description: I love using Open G tuning D G D G. It's massive, especially on the fretless. I recorded this live into PreSonus Studio One then added some effects and overdrive. </video> <video> Tony Franklin on UK TV • 6 Months Before The Firm • Feb 1984 Description: A rare TV appearance with a band I was with for a good few months. The Nightcatchers was not my usual style, but we got along well and had a lot of fun. We had a lot of prospects though never broke through. Crazy that only 6 months later I was playing with Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers and Chris Slade in the early days of The Firm. Nightcatchers: Roger Cornish guitar / voc (RIP) Nikki Leeger voc Pete Briggs-Fish drums Andy Murtagh keys Tony Franklin bass </video> <video> Tony Franklin • Guess The Tuning (There Are Clues) • '72 P Bass Neck Description: Revisiting my versatile 2011 TF Fretless with a 1972 neck with a rosewood fingerboard. Such a rich and deep sound. </video> <video> Tony Franklin Jams on Five Basses in 90 seconds Description: 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 </video> <video> August 12, 2024 Description: </video> <video> Tony Franklin • Which Rock Camp Moment Is Your Favorite? Description: If you could be part of any picture, which one would it be? Tony Franklin's special memories from Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp </video> <video> Soundcheck with Lou Gramm. Playing bass is healing! 🤩🙏🏻 Description: </video>

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Official YouTube channel of Tony Franklin, British bassist, musician, writer and educator, known as THE FRETLESS MONSTER. Tony Franklin has played alongside some of the greatest names in music history including The Firm (with Jimmy Page & Paul Rodgers), Whitesnake, David Gilmour, Kate Bush, John Fogerty, Roy Harper, Blue Murder (with John Sykes & Carmine Appice), Kenny Wayne Shepherd and many others.

In 2006, Fender released the Tony Franklin Fretless P Bass, modeled after Franklin's main fretless bass. In 2020 Fender added a new color to Franklin's signature bass line - Lake Placid Blue.

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