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Riff Tone
Highway Star (2024 Remix)
Deep Purple
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 1970s, likely 1968-71 CBS model, maple neck, scalloped fretboard)
AmpMarshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head ('The Pig')
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Highway Star' on Machine Head, referenced for the 2024 Remix. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the riff. Amp is the Marshall Major 200W, as confirmed by multiple sources. No evidence of additional preamp or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
hard, bright, clanky attackBritish crunchtight, percussive rhythmaggressive pick attackclear note separationminimal compressiondynamic response to pickingno audible reverb or delayraw, unprocessed amp toneclassic 1970s Marshall sound
Difficulty
The riff demands fast, precise alternate picking and tight rhythm at a high tempo, with little room for error or sloppiness. Maintaining clarity and energy throughout the part is challenging, especially at the original tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 1970s, likely 1968-71 CBS model, maple neck, scalloped fretboard)
AmpMarshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head ('The Pig')
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Highway Star' on Machine Head, referenced for the 2024 Remix. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the riff. Amp is the Marshall Major 200W, as confirmed by multiple sources. No evidence of additional preamp or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
hard, bright, clanky attackBritish crunchtight, percussive rhythmaggressive pick attackclear note separationminimal compressiondynamic response to pickingno audible reverb or delayraw, unprocessed amp toneclassic 1970s Marshall sound
Difficulty
The riff demands fast, precise alternate picking and tight rhythm at a high tempo, with little room for error or sloppiness. Maintaining clarity and energy throughout the part is challenging, especially at the original tempo.