John Lennon's guitar, lost for 50 years, sells for record $2.85 million

John Lennon's Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by Lennon and Beatles bandmate George Harrison during recording sessions for the bands' 1965 albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," according to Julien's Auctions, which sells celebrity pieces. The guitar was also seen in outtakes for the Beatles' comedy movie "Help!"



Lennon acquired the guitar in late 1964, the auction house said, and it was photographed during recording sessions. Handwritten notes from producer George Martin indicated that Lennon and Harrison each used the instrument on "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," according to Julien's. The guitar was also played on songs including "It's Only Love," "I've Just Seen a Face" and "Girl" — and of course, "Help!"

The guitar sold at an auction held at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City's Times Square. The final bid was $2,857,500, making the instrument the fifth most-expensive guitar ever sold.

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