Boss GT-100 settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Boss GT-100
Dire Straits · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Boss GT-100, use the CLEAN TWIN amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 3, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-11
- Amp model
- CLEAN TWIN
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open Back 2x12
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 3
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1reverbSPRINGMix 4 · Decay 5
- 2overdriveT-SCREAMGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a dynamic, expressive sound.
- Incorporate fingerstyle techniques to enhance articulation.
- Focus on clear note separation to maintain melodic clarity.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GT-100 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 amp model should I use on the Boss GT-100 for Sultans of Swing?
Use the CLEAN TWIN (clean channel) with Drive 3, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by SPRING, T-SCREAM.
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 Squier Affinity Stratocaster. 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
- Sultans of Swing on Fender Mustang LT25 · 130
- 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
Popular songs on the Boss GT-100
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Walk · Pantera
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.