Industry Jun 13, 2026
Mark Knopfler's Dire Straits Technique
The early ’80s hit featured his iconic National Style O resonator guitar
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MusicRadar
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.