FENDER ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY, FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, 1953

Mark Knopfler acquired this amplifier from Pete Townshend’s late guitar technician Alan Rogan in August 1999 and kept it for studio use. For every track to be recorded, Knopfler would rigorously test various amps and instruments to ensure the best sound possible for the song. Together with a small cluster of amplifiers in an unidentified music studio, this Fender Twin is seen behind Knopfler as he strums ‘Sailing To Philadelphia’ towards the end of the official documentary for his 2000 solo studio album of the same name. The amp was most recently used on three new tracks during recording sessions at British Grove Studios 2021-2023.