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Paul McCartney at AAMI Park Melbourne on Tuesday 5 December 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Hofner Files For Bankruptcy As Paul McCartney Pays Tribute To Iconic Bass Maker

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary instrument maker Hofner has filed for bankruptcy in Germany, prompting a heartfelt response from Paul McCartney and renewed focus on the company’s historic legacy.

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