Solo Tone

Golden Heart

Mark Knopfler

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard 1958 or 1959

AmpUnknown (no definitive source for exact amp model on studio recording; likely high-quality tube amp, possibly Soldano SLO-100 or boutique amp, but not confirmed for this track)

PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers (neck position)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor/Limiter (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1995-1996. All sources agree on the Les Paul Standard for the solo, neck pickup. Amp model not confirmed for this specific recording; live, Knopfler often used Soldano SLO-100, but no direct evidence for studio. Effects chain includes compression/limiter and reverb. No evidence of additional pedals or modulation effects in the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveclear note separationslightly rounded highsmedium outputcompressed but dynamicstudio-polishedsubtle ambiencefingerstyle clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of fingerstyle technique, expressive vibrato, and dynamic nuance, but does not involve extreme speed or complex chord changes.

Sources

Gear on album Golden heart | Mark Knopfler Guitar Site

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