The Höfner bass was discovered during a Lost Bass project search in the attic of a Sussex home.
In 1961, Sir Paul purchased the guitar. In 1972, it was shot in west London.
The former Beatle’s representative expressed his “deep gratitude” for its return.
The singer begged Höfner to locate his cherished instrument, and that’s when the hun
The singer begged Höfner to locate his cherished instrument, and that’s when the hunt started. She Loves You and Love Me Do both feature the bass.
A Sussex terraced house family contacted the Lost Bass search project after they remembered they had an ancient bass guitar in their attic. The family had received an appeal for information from the Lost Bass search project.
In December, it was reunited with Sir Paul.
According to his representative, Paul’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar—which was taken in 1972—has been returned after the Lost Bass project was introduced last year.
“The guitar has been authenticated by Höfner and Paul is incredibly grateful to all those involved.”
The Lost Bass project team expressed their excitement to tackle the problem in an interview with News.
