A guitar once owned by John Lennon, thought to be lost, has reappeared. The Framus 12-string Hootenanny guitar, featured in studio sessions for the Beatles’ album ‘Help!’ and the film of the same name, was discovered in an attic in the United Kingdom. It is set to be auctioned off at the end of May, with an estimated price between $600,000 and $800,000.
The guitar was given to musician Gordon Waller by Lennon in 1965 and passed on to his manager before eventually ending up in an attic in southern England. It remained there for over 50 years until it was discovered by Waller’s heirs. The auction house, Julien’s Auctions, has decided to restore the guitar so that it can be played once again.
The long-lost guitar holds significant historical value as it was used by Lennon during a pivotal time in the Beatles’ career. Its discovery has sparked excitement among music enthusiasts and collectors alike who are eagerly awaiting the auction at the end of May to see who will be the lucky new owner of this iconic piece of rock and roll history.
