How Paul McCartney’s Lost Bass Guitar Was Found Five Decades …
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · The Höfner violin bass that accompanied the Beatles to fame went missing more than 50 years ago. Two journalists and a Höfner expert were determined to find it.
Paul McCartney Bass Guitars and Gear List (with Videos)
WEBMay 10, 2023 · Paul McCartney is most known for playing the Höfner 500/1 “Violin” or “Cavern” Bass guitar which was one of the primary instruments of his tenure with The Beatles. He’s also played a wide range of other bass and six-string guitar models throughout his storied career.
Höfner 500/1 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass (sometimes nicknamed the " Beatle Bass ") is a model of electric bass manufactured by Höfner under several varieties. It was introduced in 1955 and gained fame during the 1960s as the primary bass used by Paul McCartney of the Beatles.
The history of Paul McCartney and the Höfner 500/1 bass guitar
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · The four basses are: the original he purchased in Hamburg in 1961 – the ‘61 bass’; the bass he acquired in the autumn of 1963 – the ‘63 bass’; the ‘Jubilee’ bass given to him by Höfner to play at the Queen’s Jubilee concert in 2012; and the 1967 bass he acquired and used for a private concert in 2016 – the ‘67 bass’.
Paul McCartney’s Höfner violin bass found after 50 years - Guitar World
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Paul McCartney’s long-lost Höfner bass – labeled “the most important bass guitar in history” for its role in the Fab Four’s formative hits – has been found over 50 years after it first went missing.
Paul McCartney's Guitars, Basses, Pedalboard & Amps - Equipboard
WEBPaul McCartney's gear and equipment including the Höfner 500/1 Bass, Rickenbacker 4001, and Rickenbacker 4001S Left-Handed.
Mystery Solved! Missing for 51 Years, Paul McCartney ... - Bass …
WEBIn exciting news, Paul McCartney’s original 1961 Hofner 500/1 bass that was stolen in 1972 has been found and returned to the legendary Beatle. After 51 years, the bass, which was used by Sir Paul throughout much of his playing in the Beatles, turned up thanks to efforts from The Lost Bass Project and Hofner Guitars.
The Genius of Paul McCartney’s Bass Playing in 7 Isolated Tracks
WEBDec 5, 2016 · McCartney’s bass playing reached its apogee in the band’s best-known final albums, in songs like “Come Together” and “I Want You,” above, where the bass growls, moans, and throbs. But even in earlier hits like “Paperback Writer,” below, McCartney’s playing showcased explosive riffs, confident attack, and ...
Learn to Play: The Bass Techniques of Paul McCartney
WEBAug 8, 2018 · With his strong ear for melody and harmony, McCartney helped elevate the role of bassists in rock groups. Follow along to bring his innovations into your own playing.
"Incredibly grateful": Paul McCartney has been reunited with his ...
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Back in September 2023 there was a flurry of activity online regarding Paul McCartney's original Höfner 500/1 bass – probably the most famous bass guitar of all-time, and featured on the Beatles' seminal early songs including Love Me Do, She Loves You and I Wanna Hold Your Hand.