Fender Mustang (V2 Series) settings
Telegraph Road (Live) [Remix] [2022 Remaster] settings for Fender Mustang (V2 Series)
Dire Straits · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Telegraph Road (Live) [Remix] [2022 Remaster]" solo tone on a Fender Mustang (V2 Series), select the British '70s preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Tap tempo 0, Mid control 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster · updated 2026-03-25
- Preset / mode
- British '70s
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang (V2 Series) knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Mid control
- 6
- Effect level
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus to add width and shimmer to your solo.
- Set the delay to create spacious repeats that enhance your lead phrasing.
- Adjust your tone knob to around 7-8 for clarity on the higher notes.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang (V2 Series) actually has.
- Guitar
- Schecter Stratocaster-style (Mark Knopfler's red Schecter Dream Machine, maple neck, EMG pickups, as used live in early 1990s Dire Straits tours)
- Amp
- Soldano SLO-100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (live rig, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Telegraph Road (Live) [Remix] [2022 Remaster] 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 preset should I use on the Fender Mustang (V2 Series) for Telegraph Road (Live) [Remix] [2022 Remaster]?
Start from the British '70s preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Tap tempo 0, Mid control 6.
Which pickup should I use for Telegraph Road (Live) [Remix] [2022 Remaster]?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dire Straits use on Telegraph Road (Live) [Remix] [2022 Remaster]?
Guitar: Schecter Stratocaster-style (Mark Knopfler's red Schecter Dream Machine, maple neck, EMG pickups, as used live in early 1990s Dire Straits tours). Amp: Soldano SLO-100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (live rig, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Affinity Series 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.