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  • Time to Rattle the Piggy Bank!

    Okay, how's this for memorabilia? Paul McCartney's Hofner violin bass is going on the auction block, for charity. Fortunately, we on the Row have advanced notice so we can tally our assets and notify our accounting firms and fund managers that we wish to enter a bid.



    McCartney's Beatle-era bass

    Consider this announcement a public service. By the way, if you would rather remain incognito, Ralph has graciously volunteered to go to London and pick up the bass on your behalf.

    Anyway, here's the scoop from the charity's website:


    "We are thrilled that Sir Paul McCartney, a long-time supporter of Nordoff Robbins, has kindly donated an exclusive signed Hofner bass violin guitar for auction.

    Whilst performing with The Beatles, the Hofner bass became Sir Paul McCartney's signature instrument. This exceptionally rare piece of music memorabilia is a unique piece and has been generously donated by Sir Paul for auction at the charity's annual Silver Clef Awards, the aim being to raise vital funds for our work transforming the lives of vulnerable children and adults through music.

    The guitar can be viewed between 8th - 12th June at Christie's Auction House in South Kensington and will be auctioned at the star-studded awards ceremony on Friday 29th June 2012, at the London Hilton, Park Lane. Bidding can be made on the day by telephone or in-person. 

    If you are interested in bidding please contact Rachel Walker by email or on 020 7428 2753."

    There you go!
    Comments 3 Comments
    1. TobiasMan's Avatar
      TobiasMan -
      $125.00 Think that will nab it?

      Let me know where to pick it up, OK!

      Played a knock-off Hofner when I first started playing bass in 1962 - didn't sound anything like Paul's though.
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      $126.00. Ha! I scooped you!


      Seriously, here is the website for the charity.

      http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/content/O2SilverClef

      You can make donations, volunteer, spread the word via Twitter and Facebook, etc...

      As someone with no $$, I think I'll do the Facebook plugs...and spread the word.
    1. TobiasMan's Avatar
      TobiasMan -
      $126? Hmmm . . .

      Too pricey for my bank account.

      I'm out
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