Line 6 HX Stomp XL settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Line 6 HX Stomp XL
Dire Straits · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Line 6 HX Stomp XL, use the US Deluxe Vib amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, 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 Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-09
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Vib
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open Back 2x12
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5
- 2overdriveScreamerDrive 2 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 3compressionDeluxe CompLevel 6 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a dynamic, expressive sound.
- Incorporate fingerstyle techniques for a percussive attack.
- Focus on clear note separation to maintain melodic clarity.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 HX Stomp XL 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 amp model should I use on the Line 6 HX Stomp XL for Sultans of Swing?
Use the US Deluxe Vib (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Spring, Screamer, Deluxe Comp.
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.
Sultans of Swing on other amps
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- 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 Line 6 HX Stomp XL
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
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.