Boss Katana settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Boss Katana
Dire Straits · adapted 104 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5, Reverb 3, Fx 0. 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 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 3
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 5
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3 to replicate the springy feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a percussive fingerstyle attack to capture the dynamic and articulate nature of the solo.
- Focus on clear note separation by playing with precision and control.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Standard Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-01
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 3
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the no-load tone control for the bridge and middle pickups to enhance brightness.
- Maintain a light fingerstyle technique to achieve clarity and articulation in the riff.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 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 Boss Katana settings for Sultans of Swing?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5, Reverb 3, Fx 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 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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