5 Guitar Types - Which One Wins Sultans of Swing?

Can 5 completely different guitar types handle the tone of Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing"? Mark Knopfler famously played a Stratocaster for this track, but today we’re putting 5 distinct guitar shapes and pickup configurations to the ultimate test to see how they change the vibe of this legendary song. And yes we play it with a pick and the occasional hybrid picking - ouch. Also don't expect a note for note version of the original song, you won't get that. From single-coil twang to heavy humbuckers, here is how each guitar shapes the classic solo. 🎸 THE GUITARS FEATURED Peavey Raptor (Strat-Style Single coil) DIY Harley Benton Tele (Classic Twang) PRS SE CE (Modern Double Cutaway) DIY Harley Benton SG (Rock Double Cutaway with Humbuckers) Gibson Les Paul Traditional (Thick Humbucker Tone) Arbitrarily, we have set all guitars on the mid-position to blend the pick-ups. 👉 Which guitar do you think captured the "Sultans" magic best? And if you close your eyes, do you hear that much of a difference. Let me know your favorite in the comments! If you enjoyed this tone comparison, make sure to Like and Subscribe for more guitar shootouts and gear tests! Cover song of the original by Dire Straits, Sultans of Swings.