Yes, the Rickenbacker perhaps sounds more appropriate for some songs but I don't think that bass will ever see much, if any, stage use again. Paul has apparently suggested that these days he prefers the Höfner for its light weight. When I'm 68 I'll probably prefer my Höfner too (should I live that long). Really, whatever bass Paul plays sounds good in his hands. Höfner, Rickenbacker, Fender, Yamaha, Wal - it's all wonderful. I'm just thankful that he never hopped on the '80s bandwagon and picked up a Steinberger. Yuck! Also, Arrow Through Me is a bass line done on a keyboard. From Wings Over America, listen to Time To Hide for a great bass line. Nobody but Paul plays 'em like that.