I just bought and registered a 4-string Essence, S/N 98K11281.  I'd appreciate any information you can provide me on this beautiful bass.  (I also own a '96 Epic.)  Thanks!

Hello Michael,
 
here we go:
 
bocate top
mahogany body
maple neck with walnut pinstripes
ebony fretboard
brass hardware
Essence electronics
completed January 16 1998
sold through Guitar Center
 
That's it
 
Valentino