Mark Knopfler
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Learn Mark Knopfler’s game-changing rhythm and lead styles
By Martin Cooper published
Phrasing and dynamics are the order of the day in this tutorial on the immaculate playing style of the Dire Straits guitar legend

Mark Knopfler donates signed Fender Stratocaster to Streets of London's #ComeOnHome prize draw
By Sam Roche published
The draw – which also features items from Coldplay, Liam Gallagher, The 1975 and more – seeks to provide funding for those experiencing homelessness in the English capital

Mark Knopfler’s signed Strat, Eric Clapton’s autographed Martin and more raffled to support COVID-19 relief
By Richard Bienstock published
UK Charity Stagehand has launched the massive prize draw campaign to assist out-of-work production staff and stage crews

Mark Knopfler’s 2019 guitar rig has been revealed
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Guitar tech Glenn Saggers lifts the lid on Dire Straits icon’s setup

Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler perform Cocaine in 1988
By Damian Fanelli published
An inspired, guest-star filled performance

Hear Mark Knopfler's isolated guitar from Sultans of Swing
By Guitar World Staff published
Sorry for yet another isolated guitar track, but we couldn't let this one go by. You'll agree when you start listening to it

Mark Knopfler is using Kemper for his onstage sound
By Richard Bienstock published
The Dire Straits legend has gone digital for his new tour in support of 'Down the Road Wherever'

Mark Knopfler Demonstrates His Acoustic Fingerstyle Technique
By Guitar World Staff published
Mark Knopfler shares some insight into his flatpicking and fingerstyle techniques.
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