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

bassduke49 wrote: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 .

libratune wrote:

BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS wrote: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 !)

BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS wrote:...this website is a drug and it's all peter's fault !)

Well said!

basmansam wrote:

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!

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.

binding ! how neato !

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

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.