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Mark Knopfler strums up support for charity as he bids farewell to his cherished guitar collection.

Several guitars put up for sale by Mark Knopfler, the former frontman of British rock group Dire Straits, on Wednesday fetched hundreds of thousands of pounds each at auction.

Several guitars put up for sale by Mark Knopfler, the former frontman of British rock group Dire Straits, on Wednesday fetched hundreds of thousands of pounds each at auction.The sales figures pale in comparison to some previous sales of legendary rock guitars.

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LONDON — Mark Knopfler, the former frontman of British rock group Dire Straits, announced on Tuesday he will sell more than 120 guitars and amps spanning his five-decade career at an auction next year.The sale, at Christie’s auctioneers on January 31, will feature the guitar used to record the band’s hit song “Money For Nothing” and famously played at the legendary 1985 Live

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is auctioning off more than 120 of his guitars and amps at a Christie’s auction in London on January 31, 2024.

Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler will auction more than 120 of his guitars and amps, saying it is time for his “old friends” to have “new adventures with new owners”.

The forthcoming Mark Knopfler guitar auction sees the rock icon selling off gear used on Brothers in Arms

Mark Knopfler, the former frontman of British rock group Dire Straits, announced Tuesday he will sell more than 120 guitars and amps spanning his five-decade career at an auction next year."The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection" sale also comprises an array of guitars he used to write, record and perform Dire Straits' and solo tracks, Christie's said.

Mark Knopfler, the former frontman of British rock group Dire Straits, announced Tuesday he will sell more than 120 guitars and amps spanning his five-decade career at an auction next year.