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Calling Elvis (Live Album Version) Guitar Tone Settings

Dire Straits · 1990s · rock

live

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1961 or early 60s, red finish, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups)
Pickups
Fender single-coil (stock Strat pickups, early 60s spec)
Amp
Soldano SLO-100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Pickup Position
Position 2 (bridge + middle)

Live version from the 'On Every Street' tour (1991-1992). Mark Knopfler used his red Fender Stratocaster and a Soldano SLO-100 amp for this era's live performances. Settings are estimated based on typical SLO-100 usage for Knopfler and genre/era, as no direct numeric settings for this song/part were found in sources.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
3.5
Reverb
3
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or digital rack delay) · delay
  • Volume pedal (likely Ernie Ball 6166) · other

Fender Stratocaster → Volume pedal → Delay pedal → Soldano SLO-100 (with spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • clear and glassy
  • slightly overdriven edge-of-breakup
  • dynamic and touch-sensitive
  • articulate and percussive
  • warm midrange
  • tight low end
  • crisp, bell-like highs
  • subtle ambience
  • present but not harsh
  • responsive to fingerstyle dynamics

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp or pedal settings for 'Calling Elvis (Live Album Version)' riff found in sources; settings estimated based on typical Knopfler SLO-100 usage and genre/era.
  • ⚠️No explicit pedalboard photo or interview for this specific live version; effects inferred from live audio and Knopfler's known rig for the tour.
  • ⚠️Pickup selector position inferred from typical Knopfler live Strat usage and tone characteristics.
  • ⚠️Exact reverb/delay pedal model not confirmed for this song/part; delay is clearly audible in the live mix.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Mark Knopfler's live 'Calling Elvis' riff tone is clean but with a hint of breakup, using his signature mid-forward, warm British rock settings. The amp is likely a Soldano SLO or similar, set for clarity and punch, with moderate bass, strong mids, and slightly boosted treble/presence for articulation, plus subtle reverb for space.

Sources