This A3-sized Limited Edition Print features a detailed hand drawn illustration of Paul McCartney's 1963 Hofner 500/1 Beatle Bass, from George Morgan. This print comes from a limited edition print run consisting of just 95 pieces. Each print will be signed and individually numbered by hand in soft pencil by the artist prior to despatch. Produced on thick 300 gsm silk art paper this Limited Edition Print is suitable for framing with or without a mount and will be supplied in a protective cellophane bag inside a sturdy cardboard postal tube. Paul McCartney's 1963 Hofner 500/1 Beatle Bass. Paul McCartney played two 500/1 Violin basses during most of his time in The Beatles. This 1963 model is the one that became known as ‘The Beatle Bass’. First seen in the UK on ITV’s Ready Steady Go! in October 1963, this model soon became his main instrument and the one with which most people would recognise him and was used for almost all The Beatles’ remaining live performances, recordings and television appearances until their break up. Size 420mm x 297mm (16.54" x 11.69")