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Boss GX-10 settings

Sultans of Swing settings for Boss GX-10

Dire Straits · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Boss GX-10, use the Natural amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 8, 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 Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-30

Amp model
Natural
Channel
Clean
Cab
Open back cabinet
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
2
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
4
Treble
8
Presence
5
Original drive
2

Effects chain

  1. 1reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 5
  2. 2overdriveBoosterGain 2 · Level 7
  3. 3compressionCompLevel 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 4 · Release 6 · Threshold 5
  4. 4delayAnalogMix 3 · Feedback 4
  5. 5eqParametric EQBass 1 · Mid 0 · Treble 3 · Level 0

Playing tips

  • Use a light touch for dynamic and expressive playing.
  • Incorporate fingerstyle techniques to achieve a percussive attack.
  • Focus on clear note separation while playing melodic lines.

The original rig

What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 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
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Sultans of Swing?

Use the Natural (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 8, Presence 5, followed by Spring, Booster, Comp, Analog, Parametric EQ.

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 Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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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.