Here's a cool different looking bass.  The k in the serial number means it's an Essence, I believe, but this isn't the usual Essence body style.
 
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/msg/250260565.html
 
Bill, tgo

Nor does it have the usual electronics. The Essence is usually just the volume, pan, filter and optional Q-switch.  
 
Keith

Looks more like Epic / Orion controls.
 
Graeme

The seller is a forum member, and these was a thread about this bass a few months ago IIRC.

I believe this is the link KFS is thinking about.
NLP
thread link

The seller apparently lives in my neighborhood, so if anyone would like some assistance in getting this checked out, all you gotta do is ask.
 
Bill, tgo