The Mark Knopfler Stratocaster guitar is a true "sultan of swing," with a '57 Strat Ash body and vintage tinted '62 C-shaped maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard. Knopfler's unmistakable tone comes from 3 Texas Special single-coil pickups and a 5-way switch. Other features include Fender/Gotoh vintage tuners and an American Vintage tremolo system.
While it may not get you your money for nothing or your chicks for free, the Mark Knopfler Stratocaster will help you conjure up the same tones that made the legendary Dire Straits guitarist and vocalist famous. Mark came to Fender and asked them to create a guitar that utilizes designs from his favorite vintage Stratocaster guitars.
Technical Info
Model Name: Mark Knopfler Stratocaster
Model Number: 011-7800-(815)
Series: Artist Series
Colors: (815) Hot Rod Red, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Body: Comfort Contoured '57 Lightweight Ash Body
Neck: Vintage Tinted '62 Maple Neck, 'C' Shape, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood (7.25 in. Radius/184 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver Frets
Pickups: 3 Texas Special Single-Coil Strat(R) Pickups
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching:
5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup
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 in. (648 mm)
Width at Nut: 1.625 in. (41.2mm)
Unique Features: Dot Inlays, Transitional Decal, Mark Knopfler Signature on Ball of Headstock
Strings: Fender Super 250R, (.010 to .046) Nickel Plated Steel p/n 073-0250-006
Accessories: Deluxe Black Hardshell Case, Strap, Cable, Meguiar's Mist and Wipe Kit
Case: Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case
Introduced: 7/2003
Notice: Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change