Nick WassSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Nick Wass The history of Paul McCartney and the Höfner 500/1 bass guitar By Nick Wass last updated 16 February 24 What made the violin bass Macca's number one through the Beatles years and beyond – and how he was reunited with his original Höfner, over 50 years after it disappeared Bassists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1How Truetone’s game-changing 1 Spot Pro series is continuing to provide pro pedalboard power to the masses with the new CS11 and XP52Jerry Cantrell admits he can't help cursing when he’s recording solos3Peter Frampton and Keith Urban bust out the talk box for dueling solos at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony4Michael Schenker on triangle guitars, bad playing habits – and why he is rerecording UFO with Axl Rose5Kerry King picks out the hardest Slayer song to play – and the greatest showcase of Jeff Hanneman’s talents
The history of Paul McCartney and the Höfner 500/1 bass guitar By Nick Wass last updated 16 February 24 What made the violin bass Macca's number one through the Beatles years and beyond – and how he was reunited with his original Höfner, over 50 years after it disappeared
