Sultans of swing amp settings — Fender Mustang LT25
The Dire straits guitar tone for “Sultans of swing”, dialed in for a Fender Mustang LT25 with a Harley benton Deluxe series. Studio version, Dire Straits debut album (1978) — main rhythm and lead fills
1961 Fender Stratocaster (bridge+middle) into Fender Vibrolux Reverb / Music Man HD130 212, Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer compressor (studio), no distortion pedals
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 4 |
| Master | 6 |
01Onboard Compressor Block (Squeezer/Studio Comp)
Enable on the LT25 preset to mimic the Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer's snappy studio compression
On the Mustang LT25, load the '65 Twin model with low gain to keep the headroom completely pristine and break-free like Knopfler's vintage Fender amps. The LT25 faceplate has no mid or presence knobs, so presence is omitted and mid contour is shaped automatically by the bright '65 Twin amp voice. Keep treble pushed to 7 to deliver the signature out-of-phase glassy quack from your guitar's single-coil position 2/4.
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