Telegraph Road (Live) [Remix] [2022 Remaster] Guitar Tone Settings
Dire Straits · 1990s · rock
live
Original Recording
Live performance, early 1990s (likely 1992/93 tour, as used for 'Telegraph Road' on Money for Nothing 2022 Remaster). Guitar is Mark Knopfler's red Schecter Strat with EMG SA pickups. Amp is Soldano SLO-100 into Marshall 4x12. Effects are rack-based and pedal-based, with Pete Cornish switching system. No evidence of Kemper or digital amp on this era. Settings estimated based on typical Knopfler live rig and genre.
Amp Settings
Effects Chain
- Boss CS-2 Compression Sustainer · compression
- Boss CE-2 Chorus · chorus
- TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay · delay
- Alesis Quadraverb · reverb
Schecter Strat (EMG SA, neck pickup) → Boss CS-2 Compression Sustainer → Boss CE-2 Chorus → TC Electronic 2290 Delay → Alesis Quadraverb (reverb) → Soldano SLO-100 → Marshall 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- clear, glassy highs
- articulate note separation
- dynamic, touch-sensitive response
- warm, vocal-like lead tone
- slightly compressed attack
- rich, harmonically complex overtones
- delicate delay trails
- modest reverb ambience
- smooth, controlled feedback
Sources
- Mark Knopfler's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard
- Mark Knopfler's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard (page 3)
- Mark Knopfler's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard (page 4)
- Dire Straits – Money For Nothing (2022 Remaster) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Compilation | Equipboard