The 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 …

Missing for 51 Years, Paul McCartney’s First Hofner Bass is Finally Returned. In exciting news, Paul McCartney’s original 1961 Hofner 500/1 bass that was stolen in 1972 has been found and returned …

Dec 20, 2024 · Over 50 years ago, McCartney’s Höfner violin bass was stolen while the Beatles were recording in 1972. The instrument had previously been used on a slew of Beatles songs, including …

On February 15, 2024, the news broke: after 51 years, Paul McCartney’s first bass had been found and returned to its owner. Following the launch of last year’s Lost Bass project, Paul’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 …

Oct 6, 2025 · Paul McCartney primarily plays a 1963 Hofner 500/1 'violin' bass, which became his signature instrument after his original 1961 model was stolen. Throughout his career, he's also used …

Paul McCartney has been using the Höfner 500/1 Bass since acquiring it in 1963, replacing his original 500/1 "Cavern" model. This bass, iconic to McCartney's image, was prominently featured during the …

Oct 28, 2025 · What kind of bass guitar did Paul McCartney use? McCartney primarily used two iconic bass guitars: the Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass (1961-1972 and 1963-present) and the Rickenbacker …

Feb 15, 2024 · The Beatles legend Paul McCartney 's lost 1961 Höfner Bass has finally been found. Early in September 2023, we reported that Paul McCartney was searching for his lost 1961 Höfner …

May 10, 2023 · See the full list of Paul McCartney bass guitars, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and other gear below.

Feb 15, 2024 · Paul McCartney has been reunited with the original Höfner bass guitar he bought in the early 1960s that was stolen in the '70s, the former Beatles member confirmed Wednesday.