Earthwood Bass

[Bassmedic14]

Hi all, I'm new to the site, but hope to read and post alot. My question is, I recently bought an Earthwood bass (Standard-version body, which is 24 1/2" long, 18 1/4" wide, and 6 5/8" deep) at local music shop. I hadn't seen one since 1979 when I was 15-16 years old. Any way it's #816 which I found inside the body on the neck. I found very little on Earthwoods on the internet. I want to know when it was made, and if anyone has any addiional info. The guy at the shop said it was on consignment for 6 months for $850.00 and it came with a soft case. The shop owner stated a woman brought the bass in to sell after her husband had put into her closet to store it (he was the original owner) I guess he just stopped playing it. Sucks for him, I never stumble into deals like this, I'll post pics later......Steve

1. I want to know when it was made and how many where made?
2. Whats it worth?
3. Any additional info.(catalogs,news letters, etc.)
4. Any website just fo this bass?