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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Paul McCartney's Stolen Bass Returned After 50 Years"

Paul McCartney's original 1961 electric Höfner bass, estimated to be worth $12.6 million, was found and returned to him after being missing for over 50 years. The search was aided by a journalist and Höfner executive, and the instrument, played on The Beatles' first two records, was authenticated and returned to McCartney in December. The bass had been stolen and passed through several hands before being inherited by a family who eventually returned it to McCartney.

via The Associated Press|

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music2 years ago•4 min saved

"Paul McCartney Reunited with Stolen Bass Guitar After 50 Years"

Paul McCartney's original 1961 electric Höfner bass, estimated to be worth $12.6 million, was found after being missing for over 50 years. The instrument, played on The Beatles' first two records and hits like "Love Me Do" and "She Loves You," was located with the help of a journalist and Höfner executive. It was stolen in 1972 and eventually ended up in the possession of a family who inherited it. The bass has been returned to McCartney, who is incredibly grateful for its recovery.

via ABC News|

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music2 years ago•1 min saved

"Paul McCartney Reunited with Stolen Bass After 50-Year Search"

Paul McCartney's stolen Hofner bass, used during The Beatles' early years, has been found and returned over 50 years after it was stolen. The Lost Bass Project located the instrument, which was authenticated by Höfner, and it has been returned to McCartney. The bass, first purchased in 1961, was used in numerous live shows and recordings, including classic Beatles tracks. The search for the bass began in 2018, and after receiving numerous leads, it was discovered in the attic of someone living on the south coast of England. McCartney is grateful for its return and is set to make a guest appearance in the upcoming Spin̈al Tap sequel.

via Consequence|

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