Much of Höfners popularity is attributed to Paul McCartneys use of the Höfner 500/1 bass throughout his career. This violin-shaped model is commonly referred to as the Beatle bass.

Who played Hofner guitars?

FAMOUS HOFNER GUITAR PLAYERS FROM THE PAST AND PRESENTARTISTHOFNER MODELGeorge HarrisonClub 40Paul McCartneyClub40Three 500/1 Violin BassesStuart Sutcliffe500/5 President Bass42 more rows

Is it bad to play bass with your thumb?

For regular bass players, switching between 2 fingers, thumb, and pick playing can reduce the stress on the right-hand and allow it to rest. Thumb-style plucking is well-suited for slower songs as it encourages you to slow down and play fewer notes than you would with 2 fingers.

Why did the Beatles not have a bass player?

The Beatles played a series of gigs in Hamburg, Germany in early 1961, and while they were there, original Beatles bassist Stu Sutcliffe decided to leave the band. Paul McCartney, then 18, was tapped to move from piano to bass, which meant he had to get an instrument of his own.