Money for nothing amp settings — Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV
The Dire straits guitar tone for “Money for nothing”, dialed in for a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV with a Fender Player Stratocaster. Studio version, Brothers in Arms (1985)
1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard into Laney 2x12 combo with out-of-phase ambient/close mic technique
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 9 |
| Treble | 4 |
| Presence | 3 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 4 |
01Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (used as Cocked Wah)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; leave fixed midway to recreate the phase-cancellation resonant peak
The Hot Rod Deluxe IV is naturally mid-scooped and bright compared to the cranked British Laney, so the midrange is pushed to 9 while treble and presence are pulled back. Single coils lack the body of Knopfler's Les Paul humbuckers, so using the bridge+middle out-of-phase position with the tone rolled down slightly mimics the vocal phase-cancellation resonant peak. The More Drive channel provides the necessary saturation from the amp alone.
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