McCartney signed Hofner bass up for auction
Written by admin on March 15, 2010 – 9:53 pm -A Hofner electric bass guitar signed by Paul McCartney will be among 300 lots auctioned during the March Estates Auction by Fairfield Auction in Newtown, Conn. on March 21.
The 1967 Hofner electric bass guitar is signed on the pick guard by McCartney. It comes with a letter by Frank P. Garo, forensic handwriting examiner, testifying to the authenticity of the signature.
The condition of the instrument is described as “very good with some normal wear from use, a few replaced screws.”
The signed Hofner bass is valued at $3,000-$5,000.
Paul McCartney often used a Hofner bass during his time with The Beatles and still does to this day. Here’s Paul playing a Hofner bass in the famous rooftop concert in 1969.
The Beatles – “Get Back”
The Fairfield Auction gallery is located at 53 Church Hill Road in Newtown, Conn.
For further information on the auction call (203) 364-1555 or click here to preview online.
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2 Comments to “McCartney signed Hofner bass up for auction”
March 16th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
” It comes with a letter by Frank P” – I dont think so.. 😉
June 11th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
The Hofner Violin Bass is a unique instrument with a smooth, sweet sound and a playing ease that simply eludes most ordinary basses.