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Based on the registry, the median value looks to be $3000. I was told that my instrument was originally black and was stripped and professionally refinished. This makes me lean more toward repairing it as it may actually be worth the investment.

I'm most likely going to sell it. It should probably be repaired as the off gasing from the deteriorating celluloid isn't helping it any. I just don't want to invest the money into it. I have other instruments that need attention and another 4001 that I use more frequently.

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I have a '72 4001 with binding rot. The off gassing has stained the finish around the edge of the body and left a film on the finish and some of the chrome. I was able to obtain replacement checker and white binding from Winfield Vintage. I have an estimate of $500 from a local luthier just to ...

The checker binding on my '72 4001 is disintegrating and off gassing onto the finish. I bought new binding from Winfield Vintage and I have an estimate of $500 to remove and replace the old binding. This does not include repairing the finish on the bass after the binding is replaced. Is this ...