You want to play your guitar on the MTV? Well, you've come to the right place because this "minty" Knopfler Strat will knock your socks off. This guitar was born in October 2005, is 21 years old and looks better than many new guitars hanging on the wall at your local Guitar Center. I am the second owner and I know the original owner who did not play it much at all. The tones are stellar. I did modify the tone knob so that the bridge pickup is not "wide open." Gives the player more tonal control in the key position. Other than that, this guitar is pristine. Look at my feedback and you will see that it is 100% 5 star over 13 years on this site. I'm a top Reverb seller, quick shipper and quick responder. You can take it to the bank if I say it, that is how the guitar is and how it will arrive to you. This guitar is for sale locally, so I urge you to reach out to me in advance to make sure it has not been sold. Feel free to text me at 480 201 3696 with any questions or other inquiries. There is a lot of interest in the beauty because these are not easy to find, especially at this price and this type of pristine condition. No trades. See terms and conditions of sale below. The guitar is pictured with Schaller strap buttons installed -- but on sale the original strap buttons will be reinstalled. Just had a full set-up by my studio guitar tech. Comes with the pictured original case, plus whammy bar, ashtray cover and old school strap original to the guitar.

The full specs for the Mark Knopfler Strat are noted below:

The Fender Artist Series Mark Knopfler Stratocaster jdelivers that trademark Knopfler sound, classic good looks, and great playing feel. This Hot Rod Red axe features vintage body styling and pickups for an authentic Strat experience. The best red color in the Fender lineup.

Fender Artist Series Mark Knopfler Stratocaster guitar at a glance:

• Comfort Contoured '57 Strat ash body with vintage tinted '62 maple neck
• Texas Special pickups with 5-way switching for signature tone

Comfort Contoured '57 Strat ash body with vintage tinted '62 maple neck
The Mark Knopfler Strat features a '57 Strat guitar body with Fender's Comfort Contoured design. The ash body offers a lightweight feel with a singing sustain. It's joined to a vintage tinted '62 "C"-shape maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard.

Texas Special pickups with 5-way switching for a signature tone
The unmistakable tone of the Fender Mark Knopfler Stratocaster comes from three Texas Special single-coil pickups and a five-way switch. Fender/Gotoh vintage tuners and an American vintage tremolo system round out this sultan of swing.

Fender Artist Series Mark Knopfler Stratocaster guitar Features:

• Model Name - Mark Knopfler Stratocaster
• Model Number - 011-7800-815
• Series - Artist Series
• Color - Hot Rod Red (nitro-cellulose lacquer finish)
• Body - Comfort contoured '57 lightweight ash body
• Neck - Vintage tinted '62 maple neck, "C" shape (nitrocellulose lacquer finish)
• Fingerboard - Rosewood (7.25" radius)
• No. of Frets - 21 Medium Jumbo nickel silver frets
• Pickups - 3 Texas Special single-coil strat pickups
• Controls - Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck pickup), Tone 2 (middle pickup -- and bridge as modified)
• Pickup Switching - 5-Position Blade
• Bridge - American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Machine heads - Fender/Gotoh Vintage Style tuning machines
• Hardware - Chrome
• Pickguard - 3-ply, 11-hole, Mint Green
• Scale length - 25.5"
• Width at nut - 1.625"
• Unique Features - Dot inlays, transitional decal, Mark Knopfler signature on ball of headstock
• Strings - Fender Super 250R, (.010 to .046) nickel plated steel
• Case - Deluxe brown hardshell case

*** TERMS OF SALE: I do not ship outside of CONUS. Special rates must be obtained if in AK or HI. I ship with insurance for the price paid via UPS or FedEx at my option. I do not ship to any address other than the one Reverb provides to me. Payment must be made within one (1) hour of purchase or else you consent in advance to have me cancel the sale and re-list the item. The guitar is sold as-is with no returns as I am not a dealer or guitar store. NO refunds because a purchase is a purchase. No warranties come with the guitar from seller. Sold as-is. Feel free to inquire about sale options as the guitar is also listed elsewhere and may be taken down at any time prior to purchase.