Solo Tone

Beryl

Mark Knopfler

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model not specified, but Les Paul confirmed for solo work in this era)

AmpSoldano SLO 100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul pickups, likely Burstbuckers or 490/498T)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6.5

mid6

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2015 (Tracker album). Les Paul confirmed for solo sections in this era; Soldano SLO 100 is the most cited amp for Knopfler's solo tones post-2000s. No evidence of pedal use for this solo, but amp reverb likely used.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainwarm and roundedsmooth, vocal-like phrasingarticulate note separationmedium gain with claritytouch-sensitive dynamicsslightly compressednot overly brightclassic Knopfler solo soundfingerstyle articulation

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to Knopfler's fingerstyle approach, dynamic control, and expressive phrasing, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

Mark Knopfler's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard Mark Knopfler's SLO100 settings | Guitar Forum - The Gear Page Mark Knopfler’s guitar tech convinced him to play Les Pauls | Guitar World

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