Now, thanks to an exhaustive online campaign, the iconic bass has been returned to its rightful owner.
The story of McCartney’s bass began all the way back in 1961.
This was the bass that powered Beatlemania,readsThe Lost Bass Project site, the effort behind its return.
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He used it in Hamburg for several residencies, he played it over 250 times at The Cavern Club.
It was used to record The Beatles first two albumsPlease c’mon MeandWith The Beatles.
But even then the original was used in key sessions, like the recording ofLet It Be.
After its disappearance, the instrument was thought to be lost or destroyed.
In 2018, a worldwide search was launched, with hundreds of fans sending tips and leads.
However, it wasn’t until 2023, that the search truly moved forward.
After publishing an article detailing their findings, their message reached the right person.
Turns out, the bass had been in the same family for five decades.
The search was overPaul had his stolen bass back at last!
