A '62 Hofner bass, signed by Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney has hand-signed the white pic guard of this very rare left-hand genuine 1962 - 500/1 Hofner Beatle Bass; the exact violin bass that he is so famous for!<br /> <br />The bass was hand-crafted at the Hofner Plant in Germany and comes signed by the luthier with documentation from Hofner.<br /><br />Paul signed this on July 7th 2013 in Ottawa, following his show in town. <br /><br />This is a truly rare collectible investment grade item and will come in the original custom-made Hofner carry case with leather strap.<br /><br />The authenticity of this very rare violin bass guitar is guaranteed authentic for life and comes with a Letter of Authenticity from the world's most recognized and respected Beatles autograph expert; Frank Caiazzo of The Beatles Autographs. Frank Caiazzo is known as the Number 1 Authority on Beatles Signatures in the World.<br /><br />No other artist and instrument in the history of modern music are more synonymously linked than Sir Paul McCartney and his Hofner violin bass guitar. <br /><br />Paul's Hofner became one of the most recognizable symbols of Beatle Mania. Conscious of his connection to the instrument, even Paul himself has stated: “It's a bit like Charlie Chaplin's walking cane & moustache. You just grew to expect to see it.”<br /> <br />The bass measures 43 inches long and will be shipped to you following this event.<br /><br />Shipping is included for this item to anywhere within Canada. <br /><br />Once the payment has been received, you will be sent a confirmation email, which will allow you to easily confirm your desired full address, and contact details, in order to ensure this seamless delivery.