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Riff Tone

What It Is

Mark Knopfler

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1961 or 1962, sunburst, rosewood board)
AmpSoldano SLO-100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier

Amp Settings

gain3.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'What It Is' (2000, Sailing to Philadelphia). Mark Knopfler is confirmed to have used the Soldano SLO-100 for his solo career in this era, with a Fender Stratocaster as his main guitar. No evidence of Les Paul or other guitars for this specific song/part. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp model. Effects inferred from both sources and audio.

Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetouch-sensitive and dynamicslightly compressedclear note separationwarm mids with present highssubtle slap-back echomodest reverb for spacepercussive fingerstyle attackedge-of-breakup claritysmooth sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires precise fingerstyle technique, dynamic control, and rhythmic accuracy, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

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