Fender 'Mark Knopfler' Signature Series Stratocaster (0117800-815) - Owners list

[dustyvalentino]

It's a real shame for real fans.

I'll never sell my signed MK strat. Maybe the kids will after I go but I've already used it on hundreds of gigs over the last 16 years...

[2manyguitars]

It's a real shame for real fans.

I'll never sell my signed MK strat. Maybe the kids will after I go but I've already used it on hundreds of gigs over the last 16 years...

Totally agree. They can bury mine with me, forget the kids!

That one listing really bothered me. Absolutely shocking instrument, dings everywhere, bad fretwear, and did you notice that the nut was probably reglued? No returns accepted, and no COA. No details regarding when and where such autograph took place. Seems like an obvious attempt to extort someone's hard earned cash....

Tempted to actually report the listing to eBay....

[dustyvalentino]

COA means nothing anyway.

[2manyguitars]

COA means nothing anyway.

Yes but its a requirement of eBay that one is included in sales of signed items, that was my point....

[dustyvalentino]

Ah OK, did not know that. Can't imagine I would ever buy a signed guitar.

I have two signed guitars (MK and Les Paul) but they signed them both in front of me.

[quizzaciously]

To me it's too funny anyway, it's like stop playing and touring because of people filming with smartphones (which happen constantly for the last 10 years). Just ignore the idiots and play for the rest, is that rocket science for Mark?

I've also heard he won't sign any items with any previous signatures on it. I think MK now needs a dedicated rider for fans

Also, why musical instruments only? Because Mark signs millions of CD's, tickets, merchandise and stuff which goes on eBay anyway

[2manyguitars]

To me it's too funny anyway, it's like stop playing and touring because of people filming with smartphones (which happen constantly for the last 10 years). Just ignore the idiots and play for the rest, is that rocket science for Mark?

I've also heard he won't sign any items with any previous signatures on it. I think MK now needs a dedicated rider for fans

Also, why musical instruments only? Because Mark signs millions of CD's, tickets, merchandise and stuff which goes on eBay anyway

I think its down to the vastly inflated prices these people are asking for said guitars, the listing mentioned being a prime example. Ok so a cd or ticket stub with a sig on it might fetch a reasonable price but you wont find prices inflated by 2000 % as with that ridiculous squire strat which as an instrument was probably worth about £50 in that state yet the seller wants over a grand for it!

[qjamesfloyd]

After signing my autograph thousands of times over a 40 year career, I would be getting fed up with doing it too. Mark doesn't have to sign anything for fans, so if he chooses not to sign instruments, that his choice, and it's fine.

[lanaroady]

Hello everybody,
I' m new to this forum and , being a big fan of Mark Knopfler, I' m glad I ve found this forum!
Ithe owner of my first fender MK signature since 3 hours...
Serial number is SE03828 (2009).
I think I got a great deal (1600€ with case and goodies ).....I has some dings and strings are the rustiest I ve ever seen , but platics were still on the pickguard and the case locks!!! https://www.redadair.com
I will give it a good cleaning , new 009-046 strings and then I know that at the end of the week end , my fingers will be painful.... :-)

In this case you are not belongs with the series of goodies to ruin the entire things

[quizzaciously]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Fender-Artist-Series-Mark-Knopfler-Stratocaster-Hot-Rod-Red/264399828595

The price is bananas.

[2manyguitars]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Fender-Artist-Series-Mark-Knopfler-Stratocaster-Hot-Rod-Red/264399828595

The price is bananas.

The question is how many bananas 

[dustyvalentino]

That's in line with what they are going for, no?

[hunter]

The price should be 1700 USD, tops. It's only low supply / high demand which causes these prices. For 2500 USD you can get pre-owned Suhrs and Tom Andersons.

[quizzaciously]

The price should be 1700 USD, tops. It's only low supply / high demand which causes these prices. For 2500 USD you can get pre-owned Suhrs and Tom Andersons.

Yes, that’s right. The guitar is rare, but not to the point of doubling the price. People have no shame.

[dustyvalentino]

The Reverb article above shows what they are going for, and they are going for more than $2,000

You could say any used guitar isn't worth more than a new one, vintage Les Pauls etc, the reality is that they are worth what anyone will pay for them.