# The British guitarist Mark Knopfler said was full of “crystalline quality”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-british-guitarist-mark-knopfler-said-was-full-of-crystalline-quality/
- Published: 2026-07-18T13:10:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-02T02:14:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-british-guitarist-mark-knopfler-said-was-crystalline-quality/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music, UK, World

## Key points

- Knopfler praised David Gilmour’s clear, blues-inflected guitar sound.
- He admired Gilmour’s melodic subtlety and intonation.
- Gilmour had previously praised Knopfler’s distinctive style.

## Summary

Mark Knopfler praised Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour’s playing, describing it as having both a bluesy character and a “crystalline quality”. The article presents this as evidence of mutual respect between two influential British guitarists known for distinctive, melodic styles.

In a 2002 interview with French Guitarist, Knopfler highlighted Gilmour’s Stratocaster tone, intonation and indirect approach to melodies, calling this the mark of a great guitarist. Gilmour had also praised Knopfler’s “refreshing” style in a 1985 interview, saying it had restored something missing from guitar playing.

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