Rich - Another geordie at heart, but has long since lost the accent.
Have been playing bass for about 13 years or so, and I currently own (and always will) a lovely Shuker Single Cut 5 String, which is far too good a bass to be in my possesion.
I'm in two bands, one covers, and one original and covers with a nice lounge twist.
I apparently have Mekon-like fingers.
Rich