Back to CommunityCreate Free Account
Solo Tone
Lazy
Deep Purple
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1961 Fender Stratocaster
AmpMarshall Major (200W) head into a Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12H speakers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Machine Head' (1971/1972). Blackmore was known to use a treble booster (Hornby Skewes) into a cranked Marshall Major for the solo. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the solo section. Pickup selector likely in bridge or middle position for biting lead tone.
Tone Character(10)
fat and creamysinging sustainbiting leadclassic British crunchrich harmonicstouch-sensitivearticulate attackdynamic responseaggressive pick attackslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate phrasing, and expressive techniques like wide vibrato and repeated bends, requiring both speed and control.
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1961 Fender Stratocaster
AmpMarshall Major (200W) head into a Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12H speakers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Machine Head' (1971/1972). Blackmore was known to use a treble booster (Hornby Skewes) into a cranked Marshall Major for the solo. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the solo section. Pickup selector likely in bridge or middle position for biting lead tone.
Tone Character(10)
fat and creamysinging sustainbiting leadclassic British crunchrich harmonicstouch-sensitivearticulate attackdynamic responseaggressive pick attackslightly compressed
Difficulty
The solo is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate phrasing, and expressive techniques like wide vibrato and repeated bends, requiring both speed and control.