George Harrison’s most used Beatles guitar sells for over $1 million
The instrument was used on over 324 Beatle performances.
By Dean Murray
George Harrison's early Beatles-era Futurama guitar has sold for £1m ($1.27m).
The instrument sold for twice its estimate, setting the world record for most expensive Harrison guitar bought at auction.
One of two guitars he used most frequently with the band, Harrison played it in over 324 Beatles performances and using it on their first official recordings for Polydor.
The guitar was featured at Julien’s Auctions music auction event, “Played, Worn & Torn II,” at Nashville’s Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum on Wednesday (20 Nov). The six-string originally had an estimate of £485k- £647k ($600k-$800k).
Martin Nolan, Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions, said: "George Harrison’s iconic Futurama guitar, one of the most important guitars in rock and roll history and formative to The Beatles’ sound, has made history at today’s auction.
"We’re beyond thrilled to add this Harrison guitar to the Julien’s Auctions’ million-dollar club, which already includes guitars from John Lennon, Eric Clapton, and Kurt Cobain."
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