{"id":2153061,"date":"2024-01-18T17:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T22:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dire-straits-frontman-mark-knopflers-guitar-collection-up-for-auction\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T17:49:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T22:49:43","slug":"dire-straits-frontman-mark-knopflers-guitar-collection-up-for-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dire-straits-frontman-mark-knopflers-guitar-collection-up-for-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Knopfler&#8217;s guitar collection to be auctioned"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdire-straits-frontman-mark-knopflers-guitar-collection-up-for-auction%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2153061&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Mark\u2064 Knopfler Auctions Off \u200dIconic Guitars \u200cfor Charity<\/h2>\n<p>January 18,\u2063 2024 \u2013 10:06 AM \u2064PST<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">British\u200c guitarist Mark Knopfler performs during the 44th Montreux Jazz \u2063Festival in Montreux July \u200d15, 2010. REUTERS\/Denis \u200cBalibouse\/File Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>LONDON (Reuters) \u2062\u2013\u200c British musician \u200dand former \u200bDire Straits frontman \u2062Mark Knopfler\u2063 is selling off a large part of his extensive guitar collection at a London auction with part of the proceeds going to charity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">\n<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The collection, which includes some of the most significant \u200bguitars from Knopfler\u2019s 50-year career, is on show at Christie\u2019s auction house ahead\u200d of the Jan. 31 sale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s\u2063 a\u200c wonderful collection of 122 items from Mark Knopfler \u200dspanning all\u2063 of his\u200d career and it\u2026 represents physically his\u200b career as a musician and an instigator \u200band supplier of our communal soundtrack,\u201d<\/strong> Kerry Keane, \u2063Christie\u2019s specialist\u2064 consultant \u200bfor musical instruments, told\u200c Reuters.<\/p>\n<p>A 1983 red Schecter Telecaster-style\u200c guitar used to\u200d record Dire Straits\u2019 hit \u201cWalk of Life\u201d and which featured in its accompanying music video is estimated at \u200d4,000 \u2013 6,000 pounds ($5,072 \u2013 $7,609).<\/p>\n<p>A 1983 Gibson Les Paul Standard \u201959 reissue \u2063used for the track \u200b\u201cMoney for\u2064 Nothing,\u201d which contains one\u2062 of\u200c Knopfler\u2019s most iconic guitar \u2063riffs, \u200bhas an estimate of 6,000 \u2013 8,000 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>Christie\u2019s said an original version of\u2063 the 1959 Gibson \u2062Les Paul used by Knopfler for performances in\u200d the 2000s was likely to fetch the sale\u2019s highest price, with an estimate of 300,000 to 500,000 pounds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cIt is\u200d a \u2063really special vintage instrument that in \u2063its own right without the\u200d Mark Knopfler connection is very valuable,\u201d<\/strong> said Christie\u2019s specialist head of private and iconic collections, Amelia Walker, who \u2063is leading \u2063the sale.<\/p>\n<p>For Dire Straits fans with less\u2062 cash to hand, the sale is also offering lots, including a balalaika, valued at 300-500 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>($1=0.7885 pound)<\/p>\n<p><sup>Reporting by Kristian Brunse in London Editing by Matthew Lewis<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\">Share this post!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>Brief News Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A bipartisan group \u2064of lawmakers holds a candlelit vigil for Israel as their war with Hamas continues.<\/li>\n<li>California\u2019s Senate Bill \u200d2 designates 26 types of public locations that even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mark-w-smith-clever-but-wrong-inside-the-anti-gun-arguments-at-the-supreme-court\/\" title=\"Mark W. 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The \u2064guitar, which \u200cwas famously \u200dused to record the band&#8217;s hit song &#8220;Sultans\u2064 of Swing,&#8221; is expected to\u200d fetch between \u206250,000 &#8211; 70,000 pounds ($63,401 &#8211; $88,761).<\/p>\n<p>Knopfler, known for his distinctive guitar style and fingerpicking technique, has accumulated a vast\u200c collection of guitars \u2062throughout his career. The auction will give fans and \u200bcollectors a rare opportunity to \u2062own a piece of music\u2063 history and support charitable causes at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds \u200dfrom the auction will be donated to various charities \u2064that are close to Knopfler&#8217;s heart. The musician has been a long-time supporter of causes such as\u200b children&#8217;s education and \u200dhealthcare, environmental conservation, and the\u200c fight against poverty. By\u2063 selling his guitars, Knopfler hopes to make a significant impact in these areas and create positive change.<\/p>\n<p>The auction industry has \u2063seen a growing trend of musicians selling off their prized instruments for\u2064 charity in recent years. \u2064From Eric Clapton\u2062 to David Gilmour, \u200bmany iconic musicians have used their fame and influence\u200d to raise\u2064 funds and awareness for causes they\u2063 believe in. These auctions not only provide \u200ba unique opportunity for fans to own a piece \u2064of music\u2064 history but also serve as a reminder of the power of art to make a difference in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The Mark Knopfler guitar collection auction will undoubtedly attract \u2064music enthusiasts and collectors from around the world. Guitar aficionados will\u2064 have the \u200bchance to bid on guitars that have played a significant role \u200din some of the most memorable songs in rock history.<\/p>\n<p>Whether \u200dit&#8217;s the soulful sound of the Schecter Telecaster on &#8220;Walk of Life&#8221; or the electrifying riffs from the Gibson Les Paul on &#8220;Money for \u200dNothing,&#8221; these guitars represent the essence \u200dof Knopfler&#8217;s musical legacy. Each instrument carries with \u2064it a story and countless memories of concerts, \u2062recordings, and creative inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Knopfler&#8217;s decision to part with these beloved guitars reflects his commitment to giving \u2062back and making a difference in \u2062the \u200cworld. \u200bAs artists, we have\u200b the power to use our platforms for good, and Knopfler&#8217;s auction \u200bis a prime example of that.\u2063 By channeling his\u200c passion for \u2064music into \u2063philanthropy, he is leaving a\u200b lasting impact that extends far beyond the stage.<\/p>\n<p>The Mark Knopfler guitar collection auction is not only an opportunity\u2062 to acquire a\u200b piece\u200c of music history but also a chance to contribute to\u2062 meaningful causes. As \u200dthe\u2064 auction date approaches, it is likely that there will be a flurry of excitement and\u200b anticipation in the\u2063 music community. With every bid placed, hope and support will be given to those in need.<\/p>\n<p>In a \u200cworld\u2062 that often seems filled with turmoil and uncertainty, it is heartening to\u200b witness\u200b artists like Mark\u2062 Knopfler using their influence and talent to make a positive difference. His decision to \u200bauction off his iconic\u200c guitars is \u2063a testament to the power of music to \u2062inspire change and bring people \u2064together.\u200c Let us hope that this auction is a\u2064 resounding success,\u200c both in terms of funds raised and the impact it will have \u2062on the lives\u200d of those who benefit from \u2064the chosen charities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of the proceeds going to charity. The auction, taking place on January 18, 2024, will feature guitars from Knopfler&#8217;s career, including those used in Dire Straits&#8217; iconic songs. 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