New Old bass day today, a 1968 4001 is on its way to me.

[rickyfricky]

I don't think it's a trick, those are abalone shell inlays. Not original, but they do look great!

Yep, that modification look brilliant and it isgoing to stay!

But the rest of these will be a thing of the past.

I'm not convinced the inlays are a mod. My '70 4001 has similar inlays.

I think I recall Paul W. mentioning these were used from time to time.

[cjj]

I'm not convinced the inlays are a mod. My '70 4001 has similar inlays.

I think I recall Paul W. mentioning these were used from time to time.

I can't really tell from the picture, I was just going by what Col. Sanders called 'em...

I must say I like the abalone inlays.

[teeder]

Ooo, that looks interesting, Matt!

[walker]

Nice grab, Jeff! You've got a great foundation there. It looks like everything is in pretty good condition, too.

[Colonel Sanders]

I'm not convinced the inlays are a mod. My '70 4001 has similar inlays.

I think I recall Paul W. mentioning these were used from time to time.

I can't really tell from the picture, I was just going by what Col. Sanders called 'em...

I must say I like the abalone inlays.

From the high rez pictures I got from the seller, it does really look like abalone/ MoP inlays. Or a very good imitation in the worst case. But on the other hand, the frets and neck bindings are original so I do not see how it would have been possible to replace the inlays without replacing the bindings.

The mystery will be solved on Friday when I should receive the bass.