How I get Mark Knopfler's Sultans of Swing guitar tone.

[Eddie Fox]

I know it’s a controversial topic but to my ears it’s always been clear Mark always played Sultans in position 2 when with a Fender Strat, including the studio version. One thing I think most people get wrong is playing it with no drive at all. You need a bit of dirt and mids to cut through the mix. If you play it clean all by yourself it’s ok but with a band you’ll disappear under the other instruments.

[Rolo]

I know it’s a controversial topic but to my ears it’s always been clear Mark always played Sultans in position 2 when with a Fender Strat, including the studio version.

Eddie, did you hear my samples?
Its middle only.
A little of saturation is nice. You are right about that.

cheers