The Prize
Few musicians have shaped rock history like Mark Knopfler—hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the 50 greatest guitarists of all time. As the driving force behind Dire Straits, his legendary guitar work and songwriting have captivated audiences worldwide.
Mark was first introduced to Butch Boswell's guitars late in 2020 by his friend Rudy Pensa, after Butch had built a run of 11 all-mahogany "0" size guitars. The moment Mark Knopfler picked up the gifted Boswell guitar, he knew it was something special. The rich, warm tone resonated with him so deeply that he used it to record Tunnel 13, a standout track on One Deep River—and soon, he had to have another.
The idea to build a model that incorporated all the things Mark loved from his two Boswell guitars soon followed—combining the little "0" size mahogany guitar with the Tunnel redwood for the top, and a Tyne Bridge fret inlay, thus creating the 0-14MK/TR-LTD.
For more details and full guitar specifications, visit https://boswellguitars.com/mark-knopfler-model.
This is the final guitar in an ultra-limited run—#24 of just 24 ever made. Personally signed by Mark Knopfler and authenticated by legendary luthier Butch Boswell and collector Rudy Pensa, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a true piece of music history. Also included: a One Deep River album box set, signed by Mark himself.
The Cause
Nordoff and Robbins is the UK’s largest music therapy charity, with a unique approach shaped by more than 60 years of practice. Through the power of music, it breaks through barriers caused by life-limiting illness, disability, and social isolation. The charity provides music therapy to people across the UK while also training the music therapists of the future and funding research to measure and improve the impact of its work.
Music therapy is a collaborative act of making music, helping individuals with a wide range of conditions—from autism to dementia, learning difficulties to brain injuries, life-limiting illnesses to mental health issues, grief, and trauma.
Nordoff and Robbins music therapists use the power of music to create space for people to express themselves and find connection in society.