John Lennon guitar found in attic breaks ‘world record’ at auction

The 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar was used in the recording of The Beatles’ 1965 Help! album and film

The guitar was seen in the scene of the Help! movie when the group perform You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away. File Picture: PA

A guitar used by John Lennon has sold for 2.9 million dollars (£1.5 million), setting a “new world record” for the highest-selling guitar at auction in Beatles history.

The 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, used in the recording of The Beatles’ 1965 Help! album and film, was found in an attic having not been seen or played for more than 50 years.