Yep!Cresting wave was cut to shallow on the peghead.First time ive ever seen the shedua in the wave.Thats the beauty of a then hand made instrument.
Refin'ed '78 4000. Routed for a P pickup under the pickguard.
and of course, too much $$$ for a refin with a rout.
I've seen that one before. Great looking bass. I know there were a few oddballs that escaped the factory with checkerboard binding in the 80s. The finish IS unusual though. Either way, probably worth the opening bid.