Line 6 POD Go settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Line 6 POD Go
Dire Straits · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Line 6 POD Go, use the US Deluxe Nrm/Vib (Deluxe Reverb) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 8, Presence 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-07
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Nrm/Vib (Deluxe Reverb)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 2reverbDouble TankMix 4 · Decay 5
- 3delaySimple DelayMix 2 · Feedback 3
Playing tips
- Use a percussive fingerstyle attack to enhance note clarity.
- Focus on dynamic playing to bring out the melodic lines.
- Maintain a light touch for a clean, articulate sound.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go 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 POD Go for Sultans of Swing?
Use the US Deluxe Nrm/Vib (Deluxe Reverb) (clean channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 8, Presence 5, followed by Scream 808, Double Tank, Simple Delay.
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?
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 POD Go
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Hold the Line · Toto
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- Creep · Radiohead
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.