Fender Mark Knopfler Artist Series Stratocaster – Signature Tone, Classic Feel Crafted to honour the legendary tone and touch of Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler, this 2004 Fender Artist Series Stratocaster captures the refined simplicity and unmistakable style of one of the most expressive players in modern guitar history. Built in the USA to Knopfler’s exacting specs, this signature model features a lightweight ash body finished in a rich Hot Rod Red, paired with a C-shaped maple neck and rosewood fingerboard just like Knopfler’s favorite vintage Strats. At the heart of the guitar are three Texas Special single-coil pickups, offering a hotter, more dynamic version of the classic Strat sound. From crystal-clear cleans to gritty blues and expressive leads, this Stratocaster handles it all with clarity and nuance, just like Knopfler’s playing. Fair condition. No fret wear. Minimal tarnish to hardware. Split to the finish inside the upper cutaway. Chip in the front tip of the lower horn. Another chip in the back, upper side along the cutaway. One ding on the lower treble side along the back edge. Main Features & Specs Colour: Hot Rod Red Serial: SE00756 Year: 2004 - Neck Pocket Stamp Body Material: Ash Neck Material: Maple Neck Profile: C Shape Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25" Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo Scale Length: 25.5" Pickups: Custom Shop Texas Special Set Bridge Type: 6-Saddle American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo Tuners: 6-in-Line American Vintage Finish Type: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Weight: 3.51 Kg Case: Original Fender Hard Case All our pre-owned guitars and basses are sold freshly set-up & fully serviced in our state-of-the-art guitar workshop. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including: Brand new strings Action Electronic components Neck angle and Truss Rod adjustment Hardware Fretwork Clean and condition inc. Fretboard Saddle​/​Bridge height, radius, intonation Nut The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar. Also included is a 12 month warranty