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Boom, Like That Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler · 2000s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Danelectro Silvertone 1452 Hornet
Pickups
Danelectro lipstick single-coil pickups
Amp
Fender Vibrolux Reverb (likely, based on Knopfler's studio use in this era; Music Man 212-HD 130 is not cited for this album, and no other amp is confirmed for this song)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Boom, Like That' (Shangri-La, 2004). Guitar and amp confirmed for this track; no confirmed pedal use for the riff section. No evidence of live/tour gear being used in the studio for this song.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
4
Reverb
3
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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Tone Character

  • bright and articulate
  • tight and percussive
  • slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
  • dynamic and touch-sensitive
  • clear note separation
  • warm midrange
  • snappy attack
  • minimal sustain
  • present upper mids
  • no excessive compression

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