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The Rich History of Höfner
Wizard of Odd

The Rich History of Höfner

While most are only familiar with Paul McCartney’s Violin Bass, the German manufacturer has long been held in high regard for their various instruments.

A Menacing Guitar with a Surfy, Beatles-eque Soul
Wizard of Odd

A Menacing Guitar with a Surfy, Beatles-eque Soul

The Firstman Liverpool Deluxe looks extreme, but would you believe it once appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show?

Rig Rundown: Striking Matches
Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: Striking Matches

Grinding guitars + soaring vocals = stripped-down rock bliss.

dhani harrison uke
Gear

Fender Releases Dhani Harrison Signature Ukulele

The tenor-sized uke features updated electronics and an ovangkol top, back, and sides.

The Walrus Was Paul
Gear

The Walrus Was Paul

The Hofner 500/1 violin bass has been McCartney’s career-long sidekick. Let’s spotlight a 1967 model.

Dhani Harrison’s Big Score
Guitarists

Dhani Harrison’s Big Score

What does a Beatle’s son do after composing for movies and TV, performing and recording with rock ’n’ roll royalty, and honoring his father George Harrison’s legacy? He makes a solo album: the guitar-fueled, sonically expansive In Parallel.