Mark Knopfler Guitar anyone??

[bench]

https://www.christies.com/en/storie...r-collection-a9058db914514f9b83516d99ff7c15f4

 

[kobass]

Meh, too many strings...

 

[J Wilson]

I always thought that amber Pensa-Shur with the white EMG's was stunning.

 

[Michedelic]

Nah, I’m not one to fetishize ‘celebrity’ owned gear, and if he got that Les Paul from Bobby Tench, I wonder what the odds are that Tench got it from Jeff Beck. That would be far more impressive. Knopfler never really did much for me; in that style of guitar playing, Richard Thompson is far more astounding.

 

[bench]

I like the purple Suhr...

 

[Jaygetsreal]

If you're having trouble with the video on the OP's link it's also here on YT here:

 

[Rabidhamster]

I’m all over it if I can move these refrigerators.

 

[TeaTime]

I'll likely bid on the Pensa, but I suspect it will go higher than what they have predicted and I'm capped out right about there. Maybe the exchange rate will swing our way before then.

 

[Phaidrus]

Yeah, I saw it the other day. But why would a very successful, renowned and I suppose affluent musician, a rock star, auction his beloved guitars? It has a sad ring to me.

 

[Michedelic]

Yeah, I saw it the other day. But why would a very successful, renowned and I suppose affluent musician, a rock star, auction his beloved guitars? It has a sad ring to me.

Here’s your answer…


Knopfler was estimated to have a fortune of £75 million in the Sunday Times Rich List of 2018, making him one of the 40 wealthiest people in the British music industry.

In November 2023, it was announced that Mark Knopfler was set to auction over 120 guitars and amplifiers, including the 1983 Les Paul used for hits like "Money For Nothing" and "Brothers In Arms." Proceeds from the auction, said to be held at Christie's in London in January 2024, will contribute 25% to charity. Knopfler expressed his desire for the instruments to find loving homes and hopes they will be played rather than stored away.

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

Zoowicky has some really nice acoustics.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Yeah, I saw it the other day. But why would a very successful, renowned and I suppose affluent musician, a rock star, auction his beloved guitars? It has a sad ring to me.

Because he isn't playing them much anymore (and some is going to charity). Also, I imagine this way he can detail every guitar, both to maximize returns, and so the buyer knows what they are getting.

I notice every instrument seems in very good condition. See, you can play them hard for years without beating them to @#^$@!.

 

[roller]

He's done everything he wants to do with them... and he can't take them with him.

Clapton, Gilmour and others made the same move.

Yeah, I saw it the other day. But why would a very successful, renowned and I suppose affluent musician, a rock star, auction his beloved guitars? It has a sad ring to me.

 

[jimmydean]

I would do the same thing if I was in his position , that is a lot of gear that while nice is just taking up space in his life that he does not need anymore......and the giving 25% to charity is pretty nice.

 

[gln1955]

Yeah, I saw it the other day. But why would a very successful, renowned and I suppose affluent musician, a rock star, auction his beloved guitars? It has a sad ring to me.

He realizes nobody needs that many guitars. He can't have a sentimental attachment to that many, so why not send them off to a new home.

 

[Rabidhamster]

With musicians this great it seems there often comes a point where some of their gear is more sentimental to their musician fans than to them.

 

[RattleSnack]

He'll just stick to one main player, and a backup

 

[5StringBlues]

probably found a cool harley-benton to mod.

 

[crobasster]

probably found a cool harley-benton to mod.

 

[crobasster]

I doubt that intruments will be played, probably will be collectors business !