Line 6 HX Stomp settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Line 6 HX Stomp
Dire Straits · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" riff tone on a Line 6 HX Stomp, use the US Deluxe Vib (Fender Deluxe) amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-13
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Vib (Fender Deluxe)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 1x12 open back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Line 6 HX Stomp knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 5
- 2delayTransistor TapeMix 3 · Feedback 2
- 3reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique for a more articulate and dynamic sound.
- Focus on light touch to maintain clarity and avoid excessive compression.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a snappy, percussive response.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 HX Stomp 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 for Sultans of Swing?
Use the US Deluxe Vib (Fender Deluxe) (clean channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Presence 5.5, followed by Scream 808, Transistor Tape, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Sultans of Swing?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
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?
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
- Sultans of Swing on Fender Frontman 10G · 40
- 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 Line 6 HX Stomp
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Walk · Pantera
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
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.