Framus has unveiled a replica of John Lennon’s iconic Hootenanny 12-string guitar that last year fetched a record-breaking $2,857,500 at auction. The guitar was reverse engineered using a 12 ...

While Framus was unable to get its hands on Lennon's exact model, it did pull “an identical 12-string Hootenany” from the Framus Vintage Museum. With the help of old documents, ...

A 12-string guitar played by Beatles stars John Lennon and George Harrison and thought to have been lost for almost 60 years has sold at auction for a whopping $2.9 million.. The acoustic Framus ...

The Framus Hootenanny, which was used by the famed musician during the recording of the band’s 1964 “Help!” album, fetched $2,857,500 at auction this week, Julien’s Auctions said Thursday.

Both Lennon and George Harrison played the Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar while making Help! — both the album and accompanying film — as well as Rubber Soul. Lennon can be seen ...

Julien’s Auctions confirmed in a statement that the Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar became the fifth most-expensive guitar ever sold. The guitar was found in an attic after going ...

John Lennon's 1964 Framus 5/024 Hootenanny famously played on the title track of The Beatles' 1965 album Help! – and believed lost for more than 50 years – is heading to auction next month ...

A piece of music history has sold for a record-setting price. John Lennon's Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by Lennon and Beatles bandmate George Harrison during recording ...

John Lennon's lost Framus Hootenanny Acoustic Guitar on display at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City on May 21. zz / NDZ / STAR MAX / IPx via AP.

Framus unveils a period-correct replica of the most expensive Beatles instrument sold at auction, the 12-string that Lennon ...

The acoustic Framus “Hootenanny” was used by the band in 1965, featuring in recordings, sessions and performances of songs including “Help!” “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away” and ...