How you can see John Lennon's long-lost guitar in Ireland — for one week only

After languishing in an attic for 50 years, the iconic Beatles star's guitar is taking centre stage
Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions, with John Lennon's Framus 12-string hootenanny acoustic guitar. Picture: Nina Val

Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions, with John Lennon's Framus 12-string hootenanny acoustic guitar. Picture: Nina Val

Irish Beatles fans and music lovers have the opportunity to lay their eyes on John Lennon’s long-lost guitar for one week only, before it is expected to fetch a record price at auction in the United States.

Lennon’s Framus 12-string hootenanny acoustic guitar was recently found in an attic in England after 50 years on the missing list. The guitar was used by Lennon in the recording of The Beatles’ Help! album and film, as well as featuring in some of the band’s greatest hits from the 1960s.

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