Tough, indeed. Two different styles...both have done some jaw-dropping stuff.....Both have great tone and feel, though I think Knopfler uses a greater variety of tones and textures; whereas I can always tell it's Dave playing when I hear it.......ARRGHH!

I'm flipping a coin....heads Dave; tails, Mark......

Heads. Big Dave.

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