diff --git a/deps/common-sqlite.gypi b/deps/common-sqlite.gypi
index 1a5c6cc10..abd9e83c3 100644
--- a/deps/common-sqlite.gypi
+++ b/deps/common-sqlite.gypi
@@ -5,7 +5,11 @@
   },
   'target_defaults': {
     'default_configuration': 'Release',
-    'msbuild_toolset':'<(toolset)',
+    'conditions': [
+      [ 'toolset!=""', {
+        'msbuild_toolset':'<(toolset)'
+      }]
+    ],
     'configurations': {
       'Debug': {
         'defines!': [