“Today’s unprecedented sale is a testament to the timeless appeal and reverence of the Beatles’ music and John Lennon”: John Lennon’s rediscovered Framus 12-string becomes one of the most expensive guitars to ever sell at auction

Rediscovered Beatles Guitar Fetches Record-Breaking Price at Auction

John Lennon’s 12-string Framus Hootenany acoustic guitar has recently made headlines by becoming one of the most expensive guitars to sell at auction, selling for an astonishing $2,857,000. This iconic instrument, which had been missing for 50 years, played a significant role in The Beatles’ album and film, Help! and was found in the attic of a rural British home.

What Makes John Lennon’s Framus Guitar So Valuable?

The 5/024/12 flattop Hootenanny model features a mahogany neck, rosewood bridge and fingerboard, and a Trapeze tailpiece. It is considered to be one of the most important Beatles guitars ever to be auctioned, with bidders surpassing the $2.7m mark set by the ‘Reach Out to Asia’ Stratocaster two decades ago.

Unveiling the Legacy of John Lennon Through His Iconic Guitar

This rediscovered guitar, played by both Lennon and George Harrison, was believed to have been gifted to Gordon Waller of Peter & Gordon. After being discarded during a house move, the guitar was discovered in top condition with its original Maton case, which had been rescued from a skip. The sale of this historic instrument serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of John Lennon and the timeless appeal of The Beatles’ music.