Alchemy

[angelodp]

On Alchemy, there is a wicked series of solos by Knopfler in 'Private Investigations'

I think the Guitar is Suhr, is the amp Soldano?


Ange

[paulster]

Alchemy is from 1983. Was John making guitars back then?

I don't have the DVD though so I'm assuming you're referring to the same performance of Private Investigations as on the CD.

[angelodp]

Yes that cut. Love that tone.

[Markusv]

If I am correct, I thought that he started using a Pensa Suhr on Money for Nothing
The amp will likely be a Soldano- definitely not a Komet yet

[jaysg]

Boogie amps and parts-o-casters/Schecter strats

http://ds.mk-guitar.com/amps.htm#1982

[John_P_WI]

IIRC, he did not start using the Pensa-Suhr till '87 or so.

What I would like to know is what setup did he use for Brothers in Arms (the song)? Riding the volume pedal gave a very haunting tone and sound.

[paulster]

What I would like to know is what setup did he use for Brothers in Arms (the song)?

I remember reading somewhere that a cocked wah contributed to the tone for a lot of the Brothers in Arms album. Can't remember whether that was specifically for the title track though.

MK has awesome tone (and feel) on everything he plays.

[angelodp]

I concur, and his live stuff in some big venues is unreal. Speedway Nazareth... whoa!! Did you see that special with Chet Atkins and a gazillion other amazing players.