i have just purchaced an essence for my father for christmas. the serial number is 96w9811. any info would be great. also any idea what may be worth. i was told i stole it from the music store and i was just wondering. thanks again.. mark

I think you bought an Epic'w' not an Essence'k'

your right i did a little more reading thanks

Excellent gift, Mark, I think I'll forward this to my daughter.

thanks i just hope he likes it. been playing his fenders for 30yrs hope he is ready for a change.

Here's what's in the file:
 
96W9811 WLB4 Epic bass
top: Flame Walnut
accent: Maple
body: Mahogany
neck: Maple, 34 long scale
fingerboard: Ebony
pickups: MXY  
controls: volume, pan, bass, treble
finish: satin natural polyurethane
originally made for: S.N.M.
birthday: April 2, 1996
 
There are no registered owners of this bass. If you haven't done so already, please register your bass.
 
I don't recall who S.N.M. is, but my mom thinks it might have been a one-time sale to Russia. Hope this helps.

thanks MICA i will let the old man register it when he gets it for christmas. you have however got me wondering who this S.N.M person is. o well guess will never know

I think it's a company name, and if I ever remember or find out, I'll let you know!

Mark, if your Dad does computers maybe he can drop by, introduce himself, and post some pictures.  As a fellow Epic guy I'd love to see it.
 
Sam

ok thanks mica... i brach i will make sure i turn him onto the site.