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Paul McCartney's Stolen Bass Guitar Reunited After 52 Years

9/5/2025

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"The Beatle and the Bass" documentary chronicles Paul McCartney's stolen Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, taken in 1972 and returned in 2024.
McCartney bought the bass in 1961 for £30, using it on many Beatles hits.
Directed by Arthur Cary, the film features interviews with McCartney and key figures in the recovery.
The Lost Bass Project, initiated in 2018, helped locate the guitar in a Suffolk attic.
McCartney highlights the instrument's sentimental value and its historical significance in music.

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Story summary

"The Beatle and the Bass" documentary chronicles Paul McCartney's stolen Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, taken in 1972 and returned in 2024.
McCartney bought the bass in 1961 for £30, using it on many Beatles hits.
Directed by Arthur Cary, the film features interviews with McCartney and key figures in the recovery.
The Lost Bass Project, initiated in 2018, helped locate the guitar in a Suffolk attic.
McCartney highlights the instrument's sentimental value and its historical significance in music.