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The 500/1 violin bass was a cornerstone of the Beatles’ early successes, but went missing for 50 years after it was stolen in 1972
New take on the bass combines heritage with modern performance
From Fender to Gibson, Gretsch to Spector, here are our top picks for the best short-scale basses on the market right now
The late billionaire’s sensational instrument collection has gone under the hammer, including some very notable basses
Horace Panter used the Fender Precision to record The Specials’ timeless two-tone hit, and also featured in his supergroup, General Public
The StingRay was worked on by Sterling Ball, Leo Fender and others, initially under the Music Man brand name
The Fender Jazz Bass bought at auction for $40,000, has now been listed on eBay for almost twice as much. But you’ll have to bid an extra $299 if you want the original strings
The Fender Precision was also used in Horace Panter’s supergroup with members of The Clash and Dexy’s Midnight Runners
