Rich is the proud owner of our very first G3 Five (serial 001), which he bought after having the bass for a 'weekend trial'. A bass player since the age of fourteen, he's currently holding down the bottom end for Dorset based 'Philtre', which he describes as a "straight forward rock band". This musical 'directness' is finding many friends and press reviews have been effusive in their compliments - "these guys have a way with a tune and an on-stage presence to die for. Three-pieces aren't supposed to sound this loud, or this complete, but Philtre manage to bang out gorgeous melodies and chugging riffs all at once, combining for a unique experience in sound" www.butlermusic.com

As well as Philtre, Rich is also working on a live bass & DJ duo doing Drum'n'Bass, Hip-Hop & House, and a swing/big band/show music group... "so you can see", he tells us, "that the Gus isn't just gonna sit & get dusty!"

Website: www.philtre.net