Need a photo of . . .

[sloop_john_b]

Ron, I noticed you also have a 4000 with neck binding. Very cool!

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

Thanks, Ronbo. I know there are differences in the height of the fretboard, but are they related to model or time period?

they would be related to the 4001 post-'73 i believe. my MJ-4844 jet had a surface mount, and my buddy has a '74 jet raised, so it's a relevent production change somewhere along the line .

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

hey ron...post a pic of the top surface...never seen a clear look as my UF-6622 4001s was jetglo, so the joint was obscured.
hey, bassduke ! don't forget the surface mount fretboard and raised off fretboard.

Is this what you are looking for, top surface at joint?

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ron...moocho greasy arse fer da pic. great detail. i also had a faded autumnglo '79 4000 SH-4113 that i turned into a 4001s, but never paid attention to the glued in slot (even as i was routering the pickup cavity !) sometimes i think i've noticed everything, then i kick myself for missing something so different and obvious . ( i did notice it, but did not analyze the construction details as we all do now...this website is a drug and it's all peter's fault !)

[rickaddict]

...this website is a drug and it's all peter's fault !)

Well said!

[RobRick]

This is a photo of my old '74 4000

I have one exactly like this bass, same finish and even made the same year! Played it just a moment ago. LOVE it!

[libratune]

Here's another top joint shot. Paul B. pointed out that the circle in the middle looks like it could have been from a "C" clamp. The circular mark shows up better on these pics, though it can be noticed on the FG too.

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

binding ! how neato !

[johnallg]

Paul, I'm so glad you are in a position to finally get this book on the road. Godspeed.

[BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS]

the 4000 set neck has the perfect body cresting wave with the upper and lower horn as it's crafted as one. looks great from the rear view.