Mark Knopfler and his guitars

	Brand	Hagström
	Type	Unknown
	Year	1971
	Serial number	811049
	Additional info	The logo Hagstrom inlaid at the headstock, and marked MADE IN SWEDEN at the neck joint, stamped at the input jack plate 811049, the finish of a cherry red colour. Mark Knopfler purchased this guitar along with the Hagström Swede bass (see below) from Diamond Strings in Rochester, New York, in August 2004. Upon inquiry, AB Albin Hagström confirmed that the guitar is number 49 of a batch of 150 instruments made in 1971 and that the tone and volume knobs now mounted on the guitar are not original. Knopfler’s guitar tech Glenn Saggers told us that, once purchased, every guitar would spend time in Mark’s hands so he could get an idea of the sound and where a particular guitar might fit in a particular song. This guitar was tried during the recording process, yet never made it on to a record. From time to time, Knopfler kept this guitar in his study for home use. This guitar was auctioned at Christie's in London on 31st January 2024. It was sold for 30.240 Pounds.

	Brand	Hagström
	Type	Unknown
	Year	1976
	Serial number	53 934150
	Additional info	The logo Hagström inlaid at the headstock, the input jack cover stamped 53 934150, the body of mahogany, the finish of a cherry red colour. Mark Knopfler purchased this Swede bass as a pair with a Swede electric guitar (see above) from Diamond Strings in Rochester, New York, in August 2004. Upon inquiry, AB Albin Hagström confirmed that the bass was made in Älvdalen, Sweden, on 5th March 1976 and shipped to Selmer in the US. Knopfler’s guitar tech Glenn Saggers told us that, once purchased, every guitar would spend time in Mark’s hands so he could get an idea of the sound and where a particular guitar might fit in a particular song. This guitar was tried during the recording process, yet never made it on to a record. From time to time, Knopfler kept this guitar in his study for home use. This guitar was auctioned at Christie's in London on 31st January 2024. It was sold for 37.800 Pounds.