Industry Jun 14, 2026
Dire Straits' classic song
The early ’80s hit featured his iconic National Style O resonator guitar
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MusicRadar
The early 1980s hit by Dire Straits featured Mark Knopfler's distinctive fingerpicking style, which was played on his National Style O resonator guitar. This technique, described as combining "immediacy and soul," allowed for a direct connection to the music. Originally reported by MusicRadar.