Roland Cube 40GX settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Roland Cube 40GX
Dire Straits · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Roland Cube 40GX, set Gain 1.5, Volume 0, Master 0, 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 2026-10-19
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland Cube 40GX knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 0
- Master
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 3
- Efx level
- 0
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Solo memory
- 0
- Efx selector
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Delay type selector
- 0
- Reverb type selector
- 0
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.
- Maintain a light touch with your picking to achieve the dynamic, touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original solo.
- Focus on clear note separation by playing with precision, as the original tone emphasizes clarity.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Cube 40GX 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 are the best Roland Cube 40GX settings for Sultans of Swing?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 0, Master 0, 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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- 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
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- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
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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.