
Beatles legend Paul McCartney's stolen guitar found, returned after more than 50 years: 'Incredibly grateful'
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Beatles legend Paul McCartney's stolen bass guitar has been found and returned after more than five decades.
A statement shared Wednesday on McCartney's website confirmed that the guitar had been discovered and returned to its original owner. Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume
"Following the launch of last year's Lost Bass project, Paul’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, which was stolen in 1972, has been returned. The guitar has been authenticated by Höfner and Paul is incredibly grateful to all those involved," the statement read.
Originally purchased by McCartney in 1961 for $37, the guitar is now estimated to be worth $12.6 million, according to The Associated Press.













