John Lennon's Long-Lost 'Help!' Guitar to Be Auctioned

The guitar, missing for 50 years and played by Lennon and Harrison, is expected to break auction records.

John Lennon's Framus Hootenanny guitar, used in Beatles' hits like 'Help!' and 'Norwegian Wood', has been rediscovered after being lost for 50 years.
The guitar is set to be auctioned on May 29-30 at Julien’s Auctions, with estimates ranging between $600,000 and $800,000.
Experts have verified the guitar's authenticity, matching its unique woodgrain and pickguard to historical photographs.
The discovery is hailed as one of the most significant finds in Beatles memorabilia, comparable to finding a lost masterpiece.
Other items at the auction include memorabilia from Freddie Mercury, Tina Turner, and Kurt Cobain.