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Nux Mighty 20 BT settings

Sultans of Swing settings for Nux Mighty 20 BT

Dire Straits · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Nux Mighty 20 BT, select the CLEAN (Bright Green) preset, then set Gain 5, Gain 1.5, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

updated 2026-10-29

Preset / mode
CLEAN (Bright Green)
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Nux Mighty 20 BT knobs

Gain
5
Gain
1.5
Master
5
Bass
6
Mid
4.5
Treble
7.5
Reverb
3
Level
5
Type knob
5
Fx param knob
5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on fingerstyle playing to achieve the percussive attack characteristic of the original solo.
  • Ensure clear note separation by playing with dynamic touch sensitivity.

The original rig

What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Nux Mighty 20 BT 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
Full Sultans of Swing tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Nux Mighty 20 BT for Sultans of Swing?

Start from the CLEAN (Bright Green) preset, then set Gain 5, Gain 1.5, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5.

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.

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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.