A "Best in Class" Precision Bass Goes Fretless with Unique Features Leo Fender designed and built the world's first electric bass guitar in late 1951 and every electric bass made since then is unquestionably a direct descendent. Although the Precision Bass, as it was eventually called, was almost flawless in its design, some players, like Tony Franklin, wanted the unique sound of a fretless bass plus the expanded tonal range available with an extra pickup. Not surprisingly, Fender was more than happy to build Tony a fretless Precision Bass, and now you can own a Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass, too.Lightweight solid alder body Bass guitars are big and that can mean heavy, too. This Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass has a solid alder body, which is resonant, but relatively light, which you'll appreciate after two or three hours up on stage. It's also equipped with the Hipshot Bass