I played pro rugby and was in an after match function at Twickenham. There was royalty, celebrities everywhere yet my father’s eyes were fixed on this bald gentleman with glasses… my dad kept saying “that’s Mark Knopfler” I had no idea who he was (forgive me I’m a late 80’s baby) finally my dad built up the courage to ask him for a photo and this man was the absolute salt of the earth and actually knew the area we lived in Australia. What a guy.

Mark was a family friend in the 1980s but I haven't seen him for years. He knew my dad and when I started learning guitar as a teenager Mark came round a few times and showed me the basics. Also gifted me a red stratocaster which I still have to this day. Thanks Mark.

It is hard to find interviews like this with Mr. Knopfler. Which is a shame, I could listen to him talk about his songs and guitars and life for hours on end.

Thanks Mark, you wrote the soundtrack of my Life

I gotva chance to get to know Mark during the Brothers in Arms era. One of the nicest people you will ever meet. He was also incredibly humble and down to earth.

I sold Mark two guitars... One a 2003 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Reissue Les Paul in Brazilian Blue Finish and a Brazilian Rosewood Board with aStinger Headstock which I believe is hanging on the bottom Row Center in this video... The other was a 1965 Gibson Dove that was near mint which I do not see pictured here... He loved them both ! Cheers Mark and Good Luck with the Auction !

What a collection. I really hope the guitars are being sold to people who actually play them instead of collectors. I would love to see a new generation playing on these pieces of musical history. Mark is one of the greatest of all time in my humble opinion. I’ve seen Mark live in 2019 and I still call this one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen.

Like he said, there'll come a time when you'll have to say "I am happy they're (his guitars) going to different homes". He's literally announcing his retirement. Thank you Mr.Knofler, your music is still reaching many homes till today. 😎

Mark Knopfler, when it comes to guitarists, he is the king of "feel".

Unique guitarist and song writer. He knows the value of tones and the pauses in between. One of the GOATs for sure !

This man is totally unique.

Still one of my favourite guitarists, I still remember being blown away by the fact that he was a fingerstyle player because the sounds he got on songs like Sultans of Swing and Money For Nothing is just insane

I probably wouldn't play guitar now if it weren't for my dad giving me his old vinyl copy of Brothers in Arms. What a record, and what a player.

I listened to 'Making Movies' over and over and over and over as a teenager in 1980. Happy happy times ⭐️

Mark is one of the all time greats, no doubt about it!!

Not only my favorite guitarist and songwriter but an incredible man who I have loved for decades. I’m grateful to have seen Dire Straits in the late 70’s and I have seen Mark play with other artists,even Emmilou Harris and others in Nashville

One of the GOATS and still so down to earth. A big fan here. Had the privilege to see him live and unfortunately this seem like a farewell from stages. He will not be forgotten. His sound (and JJ's) is unique. Ps.. nobody mentions the fabulous 105.003 on his wrist? Great taste for guitars, great taste for watches.

Saw him in concert back in the early 90’s and was so moved by his sound that I took up guitar within the week and have been playing regularly ever since.

Mark Knopfler is my guitar hero. He combines sound, emotion, and skill in every song he writes and plays. I can't afford any of these guitars but I hope they go to homes of guitarists who will love them.

We can feel Mark's passion in each phrase..each word. Added to his talent, emotion, sensitivity... that's the reason for his success!! Thank you, Mark..🫠❤️

Fan since 1978, and still trying to catch all live shows he does. Hoping for one more tour after the new album is released, I can not imagine a life without Mark providing the soundtrack!

I always have time for Knopfler talking about guitars. This should be an hour or two.

That MAN has ARRIVED!!! Well done Mark Knopfler and thanks for the memories with those beautiful teachers of yours!

Guardando questo video ho veramente realizzato che la mia vita è andata avanti per 52anni. Quando ascoltai quest'uomo suonare la prima volta avevo soltanto 12anni. Non ho mai più smesso. A tutt'oggi ascolto, anzi, la sua musica, la sua chitarra, mi trasporta nei miei anni come non mai. Grazie Signor Knopfler. Dio la benedica ancora per moltissimi anni a venire. 🎸❤💯

What a genuinely nice and humble man. Pleasure to listen to with or without a guitar in hand

Mark Knopfler is timeless himself

I’m glad he’s keeping his original 60’s red strat though. That belongs with him till the end.

Playing the guitar is one of the most beautiful things to do in this life...I have done it in almost 40 years now and I still do it everyday if I can...pure love in this life...and thanks to Mark Knopfler and all the others guitarheroes in this world who had inspired us over all these years to do something meaningful in our life... Rock on! /Magnus

Never had a lesson , but his depth of soul is obvious in his music... he wrote some of the most beautiful songs ever written . Because we are contemporary we have lived the same decades and how it was back then .I Own every album of Dire Straits and his solos . The songs brought back so many memories of growing up , relationships and feelings that still make make my arms hair stand up with goose bumps of emotions . Thanks for making my eyes well up Mark ....especially when I listen to Romeo and Juliet . My Juliet is still dear to my heart 50 years after we went our separate ways "but it was just that the time was wrong" .

Father time is undefeated......Clapton, Gilmore and now knopfler are seniors now passing on their living legacies in their guitars....sad but poignant and beautiful at the same time

Mr. Knopfler a true class act. One of the best guitar players and song writers of all time and keep in it so humble. Respect

there just comes a time in life, when its best to "let it go".....what a collection.....and his guitars arein really good nick too......the auction will be a belter....for "some".....i'll keep my eyes peeled....

IMHO Mark is the most versatile and simply the best guitarist/songwriter of all time. His Dire Straits stuff was great, but his writing and playing went to another level when he went solo. His songs about historical events are so well researched and crafted, it is hard to believe anyone could’ve ever written them. One of my very favourites in terms of lyrics and playing is “So Far from the Clyde”. It is simply a story about the demolition of an old ship. But the emotion it conveys through both the lyrics and music is just wonderful.

glad to see that Suhr also gets the recognition he deserves :)

Mr. Knopfler is the reason why I’m obsessed with strats. Red strats in particular. Once I heard that crisp opening lick on Telegraph road, it was a done deal.

He’s truly one of the greatest musicians and songwriters in history, and it makes me happy to see him glad to share his tools of the trade with others. I’ve seen him twice live and hope to see him again.

I was in right at the beginning when they hit the road running ! I'd never heard anything like it in my life. When the Beatles were monopolising the sixties, I was listening to the Beach boys, and then in the 70's along came what was the beginning of the legend that was to be Dire Straits. I'm in the second half of my seventies now, and for me, Dire Straits are unrivalled. I still have an American Strat, and a Yankee Tele that came out of Mannys in New York in 2000, but If I live till I'm a hundred, I will never be able to emulate the talent of this man. The Alchemy live album was and still is, for me, the best live album of my lifetime ! Keep going Mark ! you are the man !

He's my guitar hero. When I was a kid, I never thought I'd be any good, able to solo, able to play rock/blues, ect. because I couldn't play with a pick. When I came across some of his videos, I realized he didn't use a pick, so I knew there was hope. Still what I'm clinging to, since I still am not good at the guitar. Timeless music, timeless guy, and a timeless watch he is wearing wearing as well (Speedmaster). Great video!

Those words conveyed rich memories and experiences. What a legend guy

The Pensa-Suhr MK1 is the most beatiful electric guitar I have ever seen. I believe he also sells the Scheckter Dream Machine Mark used in the eighties playing Telegraph Road and Tunnel of Love. The outro solo of Tunnel of Love recorded on Wermbley in 1985 is the most beautiful music you will ever hear. Both guitars will generate hundred of thousands GBP, possibly millions for the MK1.

Finally John gets the recognition! Thanks Mark, for all the music! And thanks John for all the great Suhr products. Love seeing Mark talk about the first one. Hopefully this is just a small snippet from a larger documentary.

Wow. Class act and amazing guitars. So thankful to you Mark for the example of how you put your heart and soul into your playing. You always have approached the instrument on your own terms, as well, without so many preconceived limitations. On instrument where it's hard to be an original, that's saying a lot. I hope those who can afford to buy these truly play and enjoy them.

I could listen to Mark talk about his guitars for hours. I wish the video was a little longer but anyways thanks for sharing!

Mark and guitars....5mins 11sec long 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Mark has given me the most musical pleasure throughout my life, and I am 70 years of age. Marks guitar playing has often brought me to tears with his moving methods of emotional crescendos and his individual riffs etc. I have not long left on this planet, but I wish I could just meet him to shake his hand and to thank him for what he has done for me and that emotional way he has made me feel so often. His music and the way he plays just sends me to somewhere special God Bless you Mark, thanks so very much mate. You have little idea what your playing means to me. Many will feel the same I know. Mark, you are a special musician, so rare with a gift that I cannot describe. Thank s so much!

Signature from the start. I was 14 when Sultans came out. I drew me right in.

So good to see him talking about this. So much experience!

My heart always sinks a bit when one of these comes up. I love the music this generation made. I already know that style of music will never be front and centre again, but seeing all these greats winding down or going altogether is a a bit sad to see. Like Mark himself hinted at, there was a time when none of these musicians would have swapped their prized posessions for cash. I'm not saying they're mercenaries now, just that they've accepted that period of their life is coming to a close.

Wow I so beautiful that he mentioned Rudy at 48 what a beautiful time , was special …all that vibe time …. All this artist fantastic

Mark Knopfler, the best guitarplayer ever lived! Period. ❤❤

참 아름답고 멋찐 기타 입니다 😊😊😊

The word 'humble' is horribly overused these days. But this guy is a perfect example of it.

that's the way you do it.

Wow I can't believe I'm here this early!! Thank you for this amazing interview with a true hero!!

What a wonderful person, and guitar player, of course.

I just love listening to Mark talk about his guitars and the songs that he played on them. What gentleman and gifted player and so generous in his donations to Cancer research. I only wish there where more gentleman like him so kind and grateful for his luck in life to share his guitars with other to enjoy. Keep up the great work Cheers Irish Paul

One of the very best guitarists, ever. Didn't really matter the guitar, he'd get a tune out of anything. Unique style and playing. Right up there with the best.

When you hear such an iconic guitarist say how they couldn't afford a Gibson Les Paul that speaks volumes to me. Gibson's very high price point allowed so many other guitar makers to offer up guitars that also sounded great at a reasonable price. Maybe Gibson's biggest mistake was sticking to the very high prices for their amazing guitars.

When you Combine; Song writing (story telling); Composition/guitar style (originality); Vocals (expressing emotion). In my book Mark is Number One! As an audiophile, Mark's songs are a true pleasure to listen to ... especially his solo work ... pretty much all of it.

Years ago Gilmour sold his guitars, and now Knopfler is selling his...it makes me sad. Life passes, but all that music remains, and the guitars on which it was created will be trophies that decorate someone's walls. Life is cruel. I wish I were a poet so that I could describe with more soul the pain I feel over the transience of life and those people who made our transience beautiful with their compositions and virtuosity. But I'm not, so my clumsy words will in no way ease the departure of the instruments that will be a part of my life until my last breath.

Wow they are great guitars Mark they sound excellent. Wish I had some of your guitars the quality is brilliant. Loved you and your band your music will live on forever. Love you Mark.❤

Can't believe he's including the first guitar he ever had, along with his 59' Les Paul.

Wow, can't believe he's selling off this one of a kind collection. Do us all a favor Mark and keep it together for all of us to see and enjoy!!

Splendid to hear his comments, a great guitar star.

From what he’s wearing on the wrist, I’d be glad to see a Christie’s auction featuring his watches as well!

In my mid 20's I adored the Dire Straits and went to their concerts. It was just recently I became nearly obsessed again with his songs and guitar plays he performed in the early 1990's. He's a few years older, I picked up an eGuitar a few years ago, played along my Romeo & Juliet, Money For Nothing, etc knowing that I never be even close to MK's unique talents. Consoling is that I start looking him now . . . . You're my Rock hero to the very end of live. Thank you MK to live in my live span too.

Some iconic instruments in that collection! Good luck to the bidders for winning a piece of modern guitar history!

His vocals are also some of the best. Solo stuff like “Wanderlust” is amazing to hear

You want to gobble up all the interviews of Mark and hope he's around forever because he's such a wonderful human being.

It’s sad to see some of his famous guitars going under the hammer but he can have any guitar he likes plus he’s still one of the best guitarists ever!

Thank you Mark for all the joy you've brought me and many others! Could you please do all of us a favor and have a concert with Eric, Sir Paul, and Joe Walsh...before it can't happen. Jimmy B. was in that list (obviously not for his guitar playing, but for his story telling), but no longer. At least we have "oldest surfer on the beach"!

He makes any guitar sing

That Les Paul is immaculate ! Considering it’s been the road .

3:45 - Wow !,, That has to be the first proper look at that Prototype Pensa that controlled the Synclavier... I never realised it was purple until now !!.. It always looked more silver in the rare occasions it appeared in print or film. My mind is a little blown haha

Learning how to play like mark Knopfler currently. My friend’s even letting me borrow his Strat for it and I’ve had it for the past month.

Waiting for Rick Beato to do the interview with MK

The soundtrack to a large part of my life. Never tire of listening to mark and Dire Straits.

Inconfundível MK, o melhor de todos os tempos!! Você e suas músicas são incríveis e inesquecíveis!!🎸💓😎🇧🇷❤️🎸

What an excellent channel. Bravo 👏 👏

I hope Mark never gets rid of his silver guitar!! Love the sound it makes.

Sir MK. You are amazing. You always going to be the best guitar player, with your golden fingers. Even I love. you are lovely voice👏👏💯🎸🎸🎸🎸💕💕💕💕💜❤🎸💜 even now you're still the best

It's odd how art is so important to our lives. MK has been a huge part of my journey - driving my car and listening to MK or DS has been my happy place for many years - decades. This is a beautiful collection of guitars. If I had the means I would probably go for the baby blue electric. Part of me is sad because it says to me that the days of making albums is probably coming to a close. If this is so - well that is the way it is - and I just feel lucky to have been on the journey since 1978. There are not too many people who can unite all nationalities with his art. Major respect for MK.

What does at times seem to get lost in Mark Knopfler's guitar mastery is his songwriting skills and singing. He's a singer songwriter not just a guitarist.

Thank you Mr. Knopfler ❤

A bit sad to see this... It's like watching old friends going apart. That MK1 Pensa Suhr is a dream.

Fantastic!!!

Best Guitarist Ever❤

Beautiful, beautiful music, truly

3:25 John Suhr. Good on you, John.

Pra mim, o.maior guitarrista da historia sem sombra de duvida. Nunca errou uma nota musical enquanto Clapton e Hendrix ate as vezes distorciam ao vivo. No studio era corrigido mad Marck não precisa. Ainda é pefeito.

He seems nice and chilled out.

Lovely guitar player!

Well, he's a fantastic song writer and guitarist. I hope his instruments find good homes, and I expect the sale will yield him a very favorable sum.

What an all round great guy he is! God bless MK.

All I can say is, THANK YOU Mark!!!! I have a handful of guitars. Your strat tone is phenomenal and your ability to make a les paul sing and growl are why I have a handful of guitars I play. I really like the Les Paul behind your right shoulder at 2:40. I'd trade a couple guitars one that nice!

one of the best!

This man is a living legend and one of the greatest players of all time

Це неймовірно,це подія.Тримати в руках інструмент такого музиканта -мрія .Бажаю всім миру.

Remember seeing that Pensa-Suhr on the covers of guitar magazines back in the day. Still the height of aesthetic perfection to me now.

Ever since i was a young kid i always preferred the Guitar players that were uniquely them! You know the ones that no matter what style or gear they use you KNOW it is them. Mark definitely fits this bill. I would know his playing even if he played a UKE!