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I'd like to report the fantastic news that my 4001 fretless was repaired better than what I could have ever expected. It was lovingly restored back to playing condition (excellent playing condition, mind you) by Jim Mouradian. And therein lies a bit of an emotional story. When I was recommended by ...

Thank you for the comments. I've hooked up with Mouradian. Will update after they get to work on it.

Rob

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Thank you. All good questions. Here are some answers and some images:

1. I am familiar with Rics, and owned a 1978 fretted fireglo 4001 when it was new (and I was 16) until a few years ago that never needed a neck adjustment (unfortunately that pesky economic crisis forced me to sell it). :(

2. I ...

I'm looking for some direction. I've been handed a black 1979 fretless 4001 that has been sitting for a number of years. I have all the parts, but the main issue is the neck is seriously bowed (from sitting in a corner). I engaged a local luthier who pulled the truss rods in an attempt replace them ...