John Lennon's Guitar Sells for Record $2.9 Million at Auction

A guitar used by both John Lennon and George Harrison, which appeared in the Beatles' film Help!, has sold for a record-breaking amount at auction.

John Lennon y Yoko Ono: advertencias ignoradas antes de la tragedia
Tendencias John Lennon y Yoko Ono: advertencias ignoradas antes de la tragediaYoko Ono recibió advertencias sobre la seguridad de John Lennon antes de su asesinato, pero él no creía en los guardaespaldas. El músico fue asesinado a tiros en 1980.

The Historic Hootenanny

The guitar in question is a 12-string Hootenanny acoustic model, manufactured in the early 1960s by Bavarian maker Framus. It famously appeared in the Beatles' film Help!, played by Lennon on the track "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away".

La guitarra perdida de John Lennon reaparece y saldrá a subasta
Tendencias La guitarra perdida de John Lennon reaparece y saldrá a subastaUna guitarra acústica de doce cuerdas que perteneció a John Lennon, desaparecida durante décadas, resurgirá en una subasta en el Hard Rock Cafe de Nueva York el 29 de mayo.

The guitar also features on the studio version of the song, as well as "Help!", "It's Only Love", and "I've Just Seen a Face". Harrison also played this rare model on "Norwegian Wood" and "Girl".

A Lost Treasure Rediscovered

After being lost for 50 years, the guitar was offered for auction in New York, where it sold for an impressive $2.9 million. The sale was handled by Julien's Auctions and took place at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. The winning bid was placed over the phone, and the identity of the buyer remains undisclosed.

A woman sitting on the ground with headphones on
Tendencias Falleció Horacio Malvicino, Guitarra de Astor PiazzollaEl reconocido guitarrista Horacio Malvicino, pionero del jazz moderno en Argentina y miembro de formaciones de Astor Piazzolla, falleció a los 94 años. Malvicino dejó una importante huella en la música, tocando tango, jazz y bossa nova. Su relación con Piazzolla fue fundamental en su carrera. Llegó a Buenos Aires para estudiar Medicina, pero su pasión por la música lo llevó por otro camino. Malvicino también se destacó como arreglador y director, y recibió varios reconocimientos por su aporte a la música.

A New Record Set

The Framus guitar has become the most expensive John Lennon-owned instrument sold at auction, surpassing the $2.41 million paid for another Beatles guitar at Julien's in 2015. That model was a Gibson J-160E acoustic, which had been stolen from the songwriting legend and unknowingly purchased by a musician in the late 1960s.

A Testament to the Beatles' Legacy

David Goodman, CEO of Julien's Auctions, described the Framus as the most significant Beatles guitar ever to come to market.

"This guitar is not only a piece of music history but also a symbol of John Lennon's enduring legacy," he said. "Today's record-breaking sale is a testament to the timeless appeal and reverence for the music of the Beatles and John Lennon."