Schecter 1980 Stratocaster Sunburst EX-Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits

Schecter 1980. Stratocaster Sunburst EX-Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits.

1 Piece Birch Body in Sunburst Finish.

1 Piece Birdseye Maple Neck with No Dots Fretboard.

Schecter F400H Pickguard Assembly with FT500 Tapped Pickups.

Schecter F313B Tremolo Bridge Assembly.

Brass Hardware.

#S8001

Mark Knopfler played this guitar from 1980 to 1987, it was used for recording the « Love over Gold » album, and then used on every tour from 1980, Alchemy live, the Brothers in arms tour 1985/1986 where Mark used it for Ride Across The River, Tunnel of Love, and Telegraph road. Mark gave it to Eric Clapton for his second Crossroads auction at Christie’s in New York.

Christies New York Sale #1392

New York 24 June 2004 lot #58

CROSSROADS GUITAR AUCTION

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Foundation Auction.