Paul McCartney reunited with famous bass stolen 50 years ago after online campaign
Paul McCartney has been reunited with the iconic bass guitar that became a key part of the Fab Four's image during their rise to fame in the 1960s.
Paul McCartney has been reunited with the iconic bass guitar that became a key part of the Fab Four's image during their rise to fame in the 1960s.
McCartney has confirmed that he now has the guitar, which was used in countless live shows and classic albums before it was stolen in 1972.
A statement on his official website, dated Wednesday, said: "Following the launch of last year’s Lost Bass project, Paul’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, which was stolen in 1972, has been returned. The guitar has been authenticated by Höfner and Paul is incredibly grateful to all those involved."
The four-string was thought to be lost or destroyed following its theft from a van. Its unusual violin shape was a key part of The Beatles’ visual style, along with sharp suits and those moptop hairdos.
The guitar was found in the possession of a family in Hastings, southern England, still with its original case. Ruaidhri Guest wrote on X: "To my friends and family, I inherited this item which has been returned to Paul McCartney."
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