Fender Frontman 15G settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Fender Frontman 15G
Dire Straits · adapted 23 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Fender Frontman 15G, set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5, Drive volume 0, Normal volume 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 15G knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Drive volume
- 0
- Normal volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic expression.
- Incorporate fingerstyle techniques for a percussive attack.
- Aim for clear note separation to maintain melodic clarity.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-05-07
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Fender Frontman 15G knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a clean, articulate attack.
- Focus on dynamics; play softly for a more delicate sound.
- Incorporate subtle palm muting for a percussive effect on certain notes.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 15G 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 Fender Frontman 15G settings for Sultans of Swing?
Set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5, Drive volume 0, Normal volume 6.
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 Fender 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.