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Sultans of Swing
Dire Straits
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1971 Fender Stratocaster (rosewood fingerboard, stock pickups)
AmpFender Vibrolux Reverb (silverface, late 1970s model)
Amp Settings
mid5.5
bass5.5
gain3.5
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bright and articulatesnappy and dynamicedge-of-breakup clean with slight gritpercussive fingerstyle attackclear note separationslight compressionshort slapback echowarm but present highstight low endtouch-sensitive response
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, syncopated picking, and dynamic control to achieve the signature percussive and articulate sound. The subtlety and speed of the picking pattern make it challenging for most players.
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