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Calling Elvis (Live Album Version)
Dire Straits
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1961 or early 60s, red finish, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups)
AmpSoldano SLO-100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain3.5
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clear and glassyslightly overdriven edge-of-breakupdynamic and touch-sensitivearticulate and percussivewarm midrangetight low endcrisp, bell-like highssubtle ambiencepresent but not harshresponsive to fingerstyle dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle technique, precise muting, and dynamic control to achieve the signature Knopfler sound. The syncopated rhythm and touch-sensitive attack add to the challenge.
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