The decal logo Witkowski CUSTOM GUITARS / JUNIOR at the headstock, stamped 0810693 and HAND MADE IN POLAND on the reverse, the body of an antique white colour.
Length of the body is just 35,5 cm.

As part of the promotional tour following the release of his second solo studio album Sailing to Philadelphia, Mark Knopfler visited Poland to film an intimate concert at the Lokomotywa Club in Warsaw on 7th December 2000 for broadcast on TVP-1 the following week.

At the after-party, luthier Marek Witkowski presented Mark with this petite Witkwoski ST3 Junior guitar, which would be a convenient size for travelling. Often presented with guitars by their makers when on tour, Knopfler told: 'I always try to see them, always try to play ‘em, and always gave them a fair
shake because, you know, you realise what a thing you’ve taken on if you want to build something, and build something well.'

See here a picture of Marek Witkowski (right), guitar maker, Mark Knopfler and Polish guitarist Jan Borysewicz (left), in Warsaw, 7th December 2000. Photo courtesy of Marek Witkowski.

This guitar was auctioned at Christie's in London on 31st January 2024. It was sold for 30.240 Pounds.