Zoom G2X FOUR settings
Sultans of Swing settings for Zoom G2X FOUR
Dire Straits · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Zoom G2X FOUR, use the FD Deluxe-R (Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired) amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-16
- Amp model
- FD Deluxe-R (Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with 1x12 speaker
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Zoom G2X FOUR knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1reverbFD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb-inspired)Mix 3 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Use a fingerstyle attack to achieve a percussive and dynamic sound.
- Focus on clear note separation, emphasizing the melodic lines.
- Maintain a light touch to preserve the articulation and warmth of the tone.
The original rig
What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G2X FOUR 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 Zoom G2X FOUR for Sultans of Swing?
Use the FD Deluxe-R (Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired) (clean channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by FD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb-inspired).
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 Squier 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
- Sultans of Swing on Fender Mustang LT25 · 130
- 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 Zoom G2X FOUR
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.