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Arts & Entertainment | July 3, 2009

Vintage Lennon guitar sells for over $330,000

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Beatles Examiner

This Hofner Senator guitar formerly owned by John Lennon was sold at auction July 1. (Photo: Christie's Images, 2009)
 

John Lennon's vintage Hofner Senator guitar, accompanied by a letter written by George Harrison that confirmed it belonged to him, sold Wednesday at Christie's auction house for £205,250 (roughly $335,331.00 at current exchange rates).

The guitar had been estimated to sell from £100,000 to 150,000, according to the auction house (roughly $163,379 to $245,069 at current exchange rates).

The buyer's name was not released by the auction house because of client confidentiality.

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  • Elizabeth 2 years ago
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    It was probably purchased by Julian, who is one of the biggest John Lennon collectors...

  • ? 2 years ago
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    It wasn't. I bought it!!

  • Mick 1 year ago
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    The guitar is in excellent shape! Any idea what year it is?

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