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An iconic acoustic guitar played by the legendary John Lennon has set a new world record at auction, fetching a staggering $2.9 million. This historic Framus 12-string Hootenanny guitar was used during the recording of the Beatles’ timeless album ‘Help!’ and the film of the same name, contributing to some of their most iconic songs from the 1960s. Presumed lost for half a century, the guitar resurfaced and was acquired by the road manager for the musical duo Peter and Gordon. Julien’s Auctions handled the sale, with CEO David Goodman expressing his excitement about setting a new benchmark in music history. The auction, titled ‘Music Icons’, also featured notable items like Tina Turner’s Versace dress, Amy Winehouse’s Fendi gown, and a book of Tupac Shakur’s handwritten lyrics.

John Lennon’s iconic ‘Help!’ guitar, played during the making of the album and film, is headed to auction after spending decades in an attic. Discovered in the British countryside, the Framus 12-string acoustic guitar has an estimated value of $600,000 to $800,000, but experts believe it could surpass the $2.4 million record set by Lennon’s Gibson J160E in 2015. Auctioneers have hailed the discovery as ‘the greatest find of a Beatles guitar’ since the recovery of Paul McCartney’s lost Höfner bass guitar.

A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar owned by John Lennon will hit the auction block in May, with an estimated value of $600,000 to $800,000. Discovered in the attic of a UK home, the guitar was used by Lennon on the 1965 album “Help!”. The current owners stumbled upon the instrument during a house move and contacted Julien’s Auctions, who verified its authenticity and found the original Maton guitar case in the trash.

Julien’s Auctions is set to auction off a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history next month: John Lennon’s iconic Framus Hootenanny guitar. Featured prominently in the Beatles’ hit songs and the 1965 film Help!, the instrument is estimated to fetch a staggering sum between $600,000 and $800,000. Discovered recently in an attic in the British countryside, the guitar has been authenticated by Beatles historians and is expected to eclipse the current record price for a Beatles guitar.

After decades of being hidden away in a British attic, The Beatles’ legendary Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, featured in the iconic ‘Help!’ album and film, has been rediscovered, causing a stir among music enthusiasts. Experts predict it will shatter the current record for the highest-priced Beatles guitar ever sold, with a previous Lennon acoustic guitar fetching an impressive $2.4 million in 2015.