Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
Dire Straits · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb, select the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Attenuator 0, Bright switch 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-11-12
- Preset / mode
- Normal Channel
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 3
- Attenuator
- 0
- Bright switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a percussive attack, emphasizing clarity and dynamics.
- Engage the amp's built-in reverb to recreate the springy feel of the original tone.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the clean, melodic articulation characteristic of the solo.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb 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 preset should I use on the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb for Sultans of Swing?
Start from the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Attenuator 0, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Sultans of Swing?
Neck pickup, 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 Gibson Les Paul. 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
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- Sultans of Swing on Boss Katana · 104
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- 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 Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
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- Float On · Modest Mouse
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Fuss & Fight · Koe Wetzel
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.