Stefan Sobell
Brand Stefan Sobell
Type Martin Simpson Model
Year 2012
Serial number 612
Additional info Labelled internally MS # 48 / December 2012 / Serial No. 612 / SOBELL GUITARS / Martin Simpson Signature Model / For Mark Knopfler and ink stamped on the neck block MS 48 / 412, of a natural finish.


Mark Knopfler acquired this
acoustic guitar during a visit to luthier Stefan Sobell’s Northumberland workshop on 19th February 2013.

Knopfler would use the
guitar for performances of the song Matchstick man and the studio recording of Watch me gone.

On the site of guitar luthier Stefan Sobell, he placed this article, talking about the date 19th February 2013 when Mark Knopfler visited him in Northumberland. Stefan Sobell also placed this article on his site.


This guitar was auctioned at Christie's in London on 31st January 2024. It was sold for 40.320 Pounds.

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