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entertainment1 year ago

"Paul McCartney's Stolen Höfner Guitar Returned After 50 Years"

Paul McCartney's stolen Höfner bass guitar, missing since the 1970s, has been returned with the help of the Lost Bass Project and Höfner executive Nick Wass. The instrument, a mainstay during Beatlemania, will need professional care to be playable again. The search for the guitar began in 2023, and it was eventually traced back to a man named Ron Guest, whose relative contacted McCartney about returning the stolen instrument. The Lost Bass Project, led by journalists Scott and Naomi Jones, persisted in the search and expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the effort.

via Los Angeles Times|
#beatles#entertainment#hofner-guitar
music1 year ago

"Paul McCartney Reunited with Stolen Hofner Bass After 50-Year Mystery"

Paul McCartney has been reunited with his iconic 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, which was stolen in 1972 and became a key part of The Beatles' image. The guitar, authenticated by Höfner, was found in the possession of a family in southern England and returned to McCartney following a campaign called the Lost Bass Project. The instrument, bought for 30 pounds in 1961, played a significant role in the band's early years and on classic albums. Its return marks a remarkable reunion after more than 50 years.

via NBC News|
#bass-guitar#lost-bass-project#music
music1 year ago

"Paul McCartney Reclaims Stolen Guitar After 51 Years"

Sir Paul McCartney has been reunited with the Höfner bass guitar he used on Beatles hits Love Me Do and She Loves You, 51 years after it was stolen from a van in London. The guitar was found in a family's attic in Sussex thanks to the Lost Bass Project, and has been authenticated by Höfner. The guitar, purchased in 1961 for £30, was stolen in 1972 and will need repairs to be playable again. The team behind the project, led by Höfner bass expert Nick Wass, expressed their thrill at solving "the greatest mystery in the history of rock and roll," and McCartney is said to be "incredibly grateful" for its return.

via BBC.com|
#beatles#lost-bass-project#music
entertainment1 year ago

"Paul McCartney Reunited with Long-Lost Bass Guitar After 50 Years"

Paul McCartney has been reunited with his original Höfner bass guitar, which was stolen in the 1970s, after it was missing for more than 50 years. The guitar, bought in 1961, was the former Beatles member's primary instrument during the early years of the band. A team of Beatles fans launched the Lost Bass Project to seek out leads and share updates on their search for the missing instrument, eventually leading to its recovery. McCartney continues to play the '63 Höfner live and on studio recordings to this day.

via CBS News|
#beatles#entertainment#hofner-bass
music1 year ago

"Paul McCartney Reunited with Long-Lost Bass After 50 Years"

Paul McCartney's long-lost 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, known for its role in creating Beatles classics, has been found over 50 years after it was stolen. The Lost Bass Project, a campaign to locate the instrument, successfully tracked it down and returned it to McCartney, who expressed gratitude for its recovery. The bass, which was stolen in 1972, was rediscovered after gaining worldwide attention, and despite some wear-and-tear, it remains complete with its original case and will undergo repairs to make it playable again.

via Rolling Stone|
#hofner-bass-guitar#lost-bass-project#music
music2 years ago

"International Hunt Underway for Paul McCartney's Missing Instruments"

A global search has been launched by The Lost Bass Project to find a bass guitar that once belonged to Paul McCartney and was last used by him in 1969. The iconic Hofner bass guitar was purchased by McCartney in 1961 and featured in several early Beatles songs. The group is asking for information about the guitar's whereabouts, as it has not been seen since. The Lost Bass Project aims to give back to McCartney and music history by locating the instrument.

via NDTV|
#bass-guitar#lost-bass-project#music