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 (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 (http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=14025)
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