A guitar once owned by John Lennon and George Harrison has been appraised for over $500,000 dollars on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
Per BBC, the guitar is now owned by a man named Ray who was once a session musician for Handmade Films, the production company founded by Harrison. The fretless guitar was made by Bartell’s of California and given to Lennon who then gave it to Harrison who then gave it to Ray following a recording session.
“I played a few notes and he said, ‘Yeah, you’re definitely getting more out of it than I am. It’s doing better for you, why don’t you have it.'” said Ray.
Ray then brought the guitar, along with a photo of it within Harrison’s guitar collection, to Antiques Roadshow’s Jon Baddeley who appraised the guitar between £300,000 and £400,000 ($383,140 and $510,854 USD.) Baddeley said of the guitar, “I think in 25 years it’s by far the most expensive thing I’ve ever seen.”
The episode featuring the appraisal can be viewed here.
GALLERY: Classic Images of George Harrison
Love Is All You Need
ShareThe Beatles sporting multi-lingual 'Love Is All You Need' sandwich boards at the EMI studios in Abbey Road, as they prepare for 'Our World', a world-wide live television show broadcasting to 24 countries with a potential audience of 400 million. Original Publication: People Disc - HU0054 (Photo by Jim Gray/Getty Images)
All You Need
ShareThe Beatles in a television studio for the filming of a global broadcast of their song 'All You Need is Love'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
All You Need Is Love
ShareThe Beatles, one of the most famous groups in the history of pop music; from left to right, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr, John Lennon (1940 - 1980), and in front, Paul McCartney, at the EMI studios in Abbey Road, as they prepare for 'Our World', a world-wide live television show broadcasting to 24 countries with a potential audience of 400 million. (Photo by BIPs/Getty Images)
Hairy And Hairless
ShareBeatle George Harrison (1943 - 2001) with shaven headed members of a Hindu sect. (Photo by Wolstenholme/Getty Images)
Patti And George
ShareBeatle George Harrison (1943 - 2001) with his wife Patti Boyd on their honeymoon in Barbados. (Photo by Harry Benson/Getty Images)
George On Stage
Share13th December 1969: George Harrison (1943 - 2001) of the Beatles at a concert in Copenhagen with Eric Clapton and Delaney and Bonnie. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
The British Invasion
Share26th October 1965: Liverpudlian pop group The Beatles with their MBEs at Buckingham Palace in London after their investiture ceremony. (Photo by George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
The Beatles With Ed Sullivan
ShareAmerican television host Ed Sullivan smiles while standing with British rock group the Beatles on the set of his television variety series, New York, February 9, 1964. Left to right: Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Sullivan, John Lennon, Paul McCartney. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)
Harrison And The Wife
Share22nd January 1966: George Harrison (1943 - 2001), singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Beatles pictured with his wife, model Patti Boyd. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
The Beatles MBE
Share26th October 1965: British pop group The Beatles, from left to right; Ringo Starr, John Lennon (1940 - 1980), Paul McCartney and George Harrison (1943 - 2001), outside Buckingham Palace, London, after receiving their MBE's (Member of the Order of the British Empire) from the Queen. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
John And George
Share1967: Beatles John Lennon (1940 - 1980) and George Harrison (1943 - 2001) in Newquay while filming 'The Magical Mystery Tour'. (Photo by Keystone Features/Getty Images)
George And Ravi
Share17th September 1970: Sitar player Ravi Shankar with his former pupil George Harrison publicising the first ever Indian Festival to be held in Britain. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Shankar & Harrison
ShareDecember 1971: Singer-songwriter George Harrison (1943 - 2001), former member of The Beatles, at the Royal Festival Hall with Indian sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, during the time Harrison helped to organise the 'Concert for Bangladesh'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Beatles Balloons
Share1967: From left to right, Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) of the Beatles, surrounded by floating coloured balloons. They are at the EMI studios in Abbey Road to prepare for 'Our World', a live television show broadcasting to 24 countries worldwide. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Music Makers
ShareAugust 1972: Former Beatle George Harrison (1943 - 2001) with his wife, model Patti Boyd and sitar player Ravi Shankar (centre). (Photo by Roy Jones/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Solemn George
Sharecirca 1970: Ex-Beatles member George Harrison (1943 - 2001) at a press conference to publicise a festival of Indian music and arts at the Royal Festival Hall, London. The event, 'Concert for Bangladesh' is in aid of famine victims in the subcontinent. (Photo by Ian Showell/Keystone/Getty Images)
Beatles At Airport
Share23rd June 1966: The Beatles, left to right: George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon (1940 - 1980), arriving at London Airport. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Beatles In America
Share1st August 1964: The Beatles, from left to right: Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001) and John Lennon (1940 - 1980), in concert in America. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)
Beatles Haircut
Share13th March 1964: The Beatles, from left to right: George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon (1940 - 1980), have their famous hair-dos tidied up before going on to the set at Twickenham Studios to begin filming. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Beatles USA
ShareAugust 1964: British pop group The Beatles on a hotel balcony during their tour of America. (Photo by William Lovelace/Express/Getty Images)
Beatle’s Dolls
Sharecirca 1965: Sir Joseph Lockwood, Chairman of EMI, second from left, with the Beatles, holding traditional Kokeshi dolls from Northern Japan. The dolls accompanied gold discs for each Beatle, which were presented by Toshiba Musical Industries for achieving sales of over 3, 000, 000 records in Japan. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Submarine Beatles
Share1968: Three Beatles; from left to right John Lennon (1940 - 1980), George Harrison (1943 - 2001) and Paul McCartney, record voices in a studio for their new cartoon film 'Yellow Submarine'. (Photo by Keystone Features/Getty Images)
Happy Hearts Club
Share19th May 1967: The Beatles celebrate the completion of their new album, 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', at a press conference held at the west London home of their manager Brian Epstein. The LP is released on June 1st. (Photo by John Pratt/Keystone/Getty Images)
Pepper Launch
Share22nd May 1967: The Beatles (clockwise from top left: Ringo Starr, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), John Lennon (1940 - 1980) and Paul McCartney) pose for a photocall to promote their new album 'Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'. (Photo by John Pratt/Keystone/Getty Images)
George And Patti
Share31st March 1969: George Harrison (1943 - 2001) of The Beatles with his wife Patti Boyd, as they leave Esher and Walton Magistrates Court, following a £250 fine for possession of cannabis. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Clay And The Beatles
ShareFebruary 1964: American heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay poses in the ring in mock victory over British pop group The Beatles, meeting the press in New York during an American tour. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
The Beatles
Share23rd February 1964: British pop group The Beatles at the ABC Television Studios in Teddington for their next TV show 'Big Night Out'. From left to right: George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Paul McCartney, John Lennon (1940 - 1980) and Ringo Starr. (Photo by Jim Gray/Keystone/Getty Images)
A Beatle Marries
Share24th January 1966: Beatles guitarist George Harrison (1943 - 2001) and his bride, 21 year old model Patti Boyd, leaving Epsom Registry Office, London, after their marriage. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Help !
Share1965: The Beatles leaving London Airport for the Bahamas where they will begin work on their new film 'Help!' (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Harrison In Copenhagen
ShareBeatles guitarist George Harrison arriving in Copenhagen where he is visiting American singers Delaney and Bonnie on tour, 10th December 1969. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Harrison At EMI
ShareBeatles guitarist George Harrison (1943 - 2001) arriving for rehearsals at the EMI studios in Abbey Road, London, 22nd June 1967. (Photo by Les Lee/Express/Getty Images)
Beatles Thumbs Up
ShareGeorge Harrison of the Beatles gives a 'thumbs up' sign from his car window, whilst on his way to Buckingham Palace to collect an MBE, 26th October 1965. Behind him are Paul McCartney and Beatles manager Brian Epstein (1934 - 1967). (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Beatles On Tour
ShareThe Beatles at London Airport en route to Germany, and afterwards, Japan, 23rd June 1966. From left to right, George, John, Paul and Ringo. (Photo by Wesley/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
A Swim With The Beatles
ShareMembers of the British pop group the Beatles climb out of a pool during filming of a movie, tentatively called 'Beatles 2,' Nassau, Bahamas, February 26, 1965. From left, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney (in background), John Lennon (1940 - 1980), and George Harrison (1943 - 2001). (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)
The Beatles
SharePop group The Beatles set sail from Miami Beach, Florida. Left to right, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, circa February 1964. (Photo by Daily Express/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
The Beatles
SharePop group The Beatles, waving to screaming fans en route to Boston airport, America, from left to right, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, on August 12, 1966. (Photo by Daily Express/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
The Beatles
SharePop group The Beatles on a beach in Miami, Florida, surrounded by female fans, circa February 1964. (Photo by Daily Express/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
The Beatles
SharePop group The Beatles relax on a beach in Miami, Florida. From left to right John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, circa February 1964. (Photo by Daily Express/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
Beatles Rehearse Shakespeare
ShareThe Beatles rehearsing an excerpt from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at the Rediffusion TV studios in Wembley, London, 27th April 1964. They will be performing the piece, with their own additional dialogue, as part of the 'Round The Beatles' TV show. Left to right: John Lennon (1940 - 1980), Ringo Starr, George Harrison (1943 - 2001) and Paul McCartney. (Photo by Roger Jackson/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Beatles Rehearse Shakespeare
ShareThe Beatles rehearsing an excerpt from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at the Rediffusion TV studios in Wembley, London, 27th April 1964. They will be performing the piece, with their own additional dialogue, as part of the 'Round The Beatles' TV show. Left to right: Paul McCartney as Bottom, George Harrison (1943 - 2001) as Moonshine, Andre Taylor (as brick wall), John Lennon (1940 - 1980) as Thisbe and Ringo Starr as Lion. (Photo by Jim Gray/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Beatles Rehearse Shakespeare
ShareThe Beatles rehearsing an excerpt from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at the Rediffusion TV studios in Wembley, London, 27th April 1964. They will be performing the piece, with their own additional dialogue, as part of the 'Round The Beatles' TV show. Left to right: Paul McCartney as Bottom, George Harrison (1943 - 2001) as Moonshine, Andre Taylor (as brick wall), John Lennon (1940 - 1980) as Thisbe and Ringo Starr as Lion. (Photo by Jim Gray/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Round The Beatles
SharePaul McCartney (left) and George Harrison (1943 - 2001), of The Beatles, performing at a rehearsal for the 'Round The Beatles' TV show at the Rediffusion TV studios in Wembley, London, 27th April 1964. (Photo by Jim Gray/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
George Harrison
ShareGeorge Harrison
ShareEnglish guitarist, singer and songwriter George Harrison (1943 - 2001) of the Beatles at London Airport, UK, 14th March 1970. (Photo by Dove/Daily Express/Getty Images)
George Harrison with Pattie Boyd
ShareEnglish guitarist, singer, and songwriter George Harrison (1943 - 2001) with girlfriend Pattie Boyd, whom he would later marry, UK, 9th April 1964. (Photo by Larry Ellis/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Hello, Goodbye
ShareEnglish rock band the Beatles prepare to perform their new single 'Hello, Goodbye' on stage at the Saville Theatre, London, 1967. Clockwise from top left, they are Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Beatles
ShareEnglish rock band the Beatles at the BBC television studios in London before leaving for a concert tour of Germany, and afterwards Japan, 16th June 1966. From left to right, they are Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Medals For The Beatles
ShareBritish rock group the Beatles hold a press reception at the Saville Theatre in London after each received an MBE at Buckingham Palace, 26th October 1965. From left to right, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
George Harrison Released
ShareGeorge Harrison (1943 - 2001) of the Beatles leaves Esher and Walton Magistrate's Court with his wife Pattie, after they appeared on charges of possessing cannabis, 18th March 1969. (Photo by Jim Gray/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Sick Beatle
ShareDrummer Ringo Starr (left) gets a visit from fellow Beatle George Harrison (right) whilst recuperating from an operation to remove his tonsils at the University College Hospital, London, 5th December 1964. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
George Harrison
ShareBritish musician and singer-songwriter George Harrison (1943 - 2001), UK, 16th May 1968. (Photo by Len Trievnor/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Beatles in the USA
ShareThe Beatles wave at the crowd while in the US for their first US concerts, February 1964; clockwise, John Lennon (1940 - 1980), George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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ShareThe Beatles’ rooftop concert
ShareBritish rock group the Beatles performing their last live public concert on the rooftop of the Apple Organization building for director Michael Lindsey-Hogg's film documentary, 'Let It Be,' on Savile Row, London, UK, 30th January 1969; singer-songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) perform at their microphones, and guitarist George Harrison (1943 - 2001) on the right. Lennon's wife Yoko Ono sits at right. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Beatles’ rooftop concert
ShareBritish rock group the Beatles performing their last live public concert on the rooftop of the Apple Organization building for director Michael Lindsey-Hogg's film documentary, 'Let It Be,' on Savile Row, London, UK, 30th January 1969; drummer Ringo Starr sits behind his kit, singer-songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) perform at their microphones, and guitarist George Harrison (1943 - 2001) stands behind them. Lennon's wife Yoko Ono sits at right. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Beatles’ rooftop concert
ShareBritish rock group the Beatles performing their last live public concert on the rooftop of the Apple Organization building for director Michael Lindsey-Hogg's film documentary, 'Let It Be,' on Savile Row, London, UK, 30th January 1969; singer-songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) perform at their microphones, and guitarist George Harrison (1943 - 2001) on the right. Lennon's wife Yoko Ono sits at right. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Beatles’ rooftop concert
ShareBritish rock group the Beatles performing their last live public concert on the rooftop of the Apple Organization building for director Michael Lindsey-Hogg's film documentary, 'Let It Be,' on Savile Row, London, UK, 30th January 1969; drummer Ringo Starr sits behind his kit, singer-songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) perform at their microphones, and guitarist George Harrison (1943 - 2001) stands behind them. Lennon's wife Yoko Ono sits at right. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Beatles Film Help! In The Bahamas
ShareEnglish musician, singer and guitarist with the Beatles, George Harrison (1943-2001) pictured during production and filming of the British musical comedy film Help! on New Providence Island in the Bahamas on 2nd March 1965. (Photo by William Lovelace/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
