I know it can't be just me.
Would love this, especially at this price but it's collection only from Cheshire.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304764333728?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wAjAjwKBRQG&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&
BCer @bassface2k10 has a similar bass. His has the bullet truss rod (like yours?) adjuster at the body end.
His was built at the time EB was taking over MM.
He says it's known as the "Transition" model.
Any of this ring true for you?