How to Dial In "Junkie Doll" by Mark Knopfler - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Junkie Doll"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Sailing to Philadelphia (2000). Sailing to Philadelphia is a studio album by the British singer-songwriter Mark Knopfler, released on 25 September 2000 by Mercury Records. The album's personnel list credits Mark Knopfler and Richard Bennett with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Mark Knopfler's other songs from Sailing to Philadelphia, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Junkie Doll" Tone
What guitar did Mark Knopfler use on "Junkie Doll"?
The guitar on "Junkie Doll" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Junkie Doll" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Junkie Doll" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Junkie Doll" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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