Industry Jun 13, 2026

Mark Knopfler's Dire Straits Technique

The early ’80s hit featured his iconic National Style O resonator guitar

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Mark Knopfler's Dire Straits Technique

Mark Knopfler's technique for playing guitar with his fingers, which he used in a Dire Straits classic, is characterized by its immediacy and soul, allowing the musician to be deeply in touch with the music. This iconic playing style was featured on his National Style O resonator guitar during the early 1980s. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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