Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4
Dire Straits · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4, set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 3, Isf 5, Power reduction 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-11-12
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
- Isf
- 5
- Power reduction
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on a percussive fingerstyle attack to capture the dynamic articulation.
- Ensure to play with a light touch for clear note separation and warmth.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE CE 24 · updated 2026-06-03
- Preset / mode
- Clean Warm
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 3
- ISF
- 5
- Voice
- 1
- Tap Tempo
- 0
- Effects Level
- 0
- Power Reduction
- 10
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Pick with a light touch for clarity and articulation in your fingerstyle playing.
- Focus on dynamics; play softer for cleaner notes and harder for a snappier attack.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1978 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sultans of Swing adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dire Straits's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Blackstar ID:Core 10 V4 settings for Sultans of Swing?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Reverb 3, Isf 5, Power reduction 0.
Which pickup should I use for Sultans of Swing?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dire Straits use on Sultans of Swing?
Guitar: 1978 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Sultans of Swing on other amps
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- Sultans of Swing on Boss Katana · 104
- Sultans of Swing on Fender Frontman 10G · 40
- Sultans of Swing on Fender Champion 20 · 31
- Sultans of Swing on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 30
- Sultans of Swing on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 25
- Sultans of Swing on Fender Frontman 15G · 23
- Sultans of Swing on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 21
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- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Walk · Pantera
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.