Valeton GP-200 settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Valeton GP-200
Dire Straits · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the Silver Twin (Fender Twin Reverb Silverface) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 5, 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 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- Silver Twin (Fender Twin Reverb Silverface)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with 12" speaker
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveOD LOW GAIN (VALETON original)Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 2reverbSpring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 5 · Decay 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a soft touch for a dynamic, touch-sensitive response.
- Incorporate percussive fingerstyle techniques for articulation.
- 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 Valeton GP-200 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 Valeton GP-200 for Sultans of Swing?
Use the Silver Twin (Fender Twin Reverb Silverface) (clean channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by OD LOW GAIN (VALETON original), Spring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb).
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 · 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 Valeton GP-200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.