McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

2026

the extraordinary journey of one of the most famous instruments

Music
Documentary

Arthur Cary
1h 30m
April 2, 2026

Overview

For over fifty years, the disappearance of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass has been one of rock ‘n’ roll’s enduring mysteries. The Hunt for the Lost Bass tells the extraordinary story of this iconic instrument, and the fan powered quest to find it.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: April 2, 2026
Original language: English
Production: BBC,Passion Pictures,Dartmouth Films,Fremantle,Footprint Media Entertainment
Cast: Paul McCartney,Mike McGear,Klaus Voormann,Elvis Costello
Director: Arthur Cary
Producer: Hamish Fergusson,Emily Jeal
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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