John Lennon's long-lost guitar, played by the legendary co-vocalist and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles, has set a record as the most expensive Beatles instrument ever sold at auction.
Auctioneers said that the Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, presumably lost for over 50 years, was found in an attic.
It went for an astounding $2.9 million (£2.3 million) via a phone bid at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York.
Lennon performed 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away' on the guitar in the 1965 film Help! and was also used on recordings on the album of the same name.
The Rock 'n' Roll auction house, Julien's Auctions, which facilitated the sale, shattered world records for Beatles memorabilia sold.
Previous sales include another of Lennon's acoustic guitars, which sold for $2.4m (£1.9m), and Ringo Starr's Ludwig drum kit, which sold for $2.2m (£1.7m), according to the BBC.
The chief executive of Julien's Auctions, David Goodman, revealed the Framus was the most important Beatles guitar to ever come to market.
"This guitar is not only a piece of music history but a symbol of John Lennon's enduring legacy," said Goodman.
"Today's unprecedented sale is a testament to the timeless appeal and reverence of The Beatles' music and John Lennon."
