The sale makes it the most expensive item belonging to a former Beatle and one of the most expensive guitars of all time. The 1964 12-string Framus Hootenanny guitar, played by both Lennon and ...

The Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar was found in an attic after being presumed lost for more than 50 years, auctioneers said. It sold for $2.9m (£2.3m) via a telephone bid at the Hard ...