George Harrison's Early Beatles Guitar Sells for $1.27 Million at Auction
The 1959 Futurama guitar, used extensively in the Beatles' formative years, far exceeded its estimated value at a Nashville auction.
- George Harrison's 1959 Futurama electric guitar, a key instrument during the Beatles' early years, was sold for $1.27 million at Julien's Auctions in Nashville.
- The guitar was originally purchased by Harrison in Liverpool and was his most-used instrument in over 324 performances, including early Beatles shows in Hamburg.
- The sale price significantly surpassed its pre-auction estimate of $600,000 to $800,000, with the highest bid coming in via telephone.
- The auction featured over 1,000 pieces of music memorabilia, including items from artists such as Prince, Eric Clapton, and Madonna.
- The guitar was sold with its original, worn guitar case, adding to its historical and sentimental value for collectors.