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Riff Tone

Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster)

Deep Purple

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1968, maple neck, stock single coils)
AmpMarshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1971/1972 for Machine Head album (2024 Remaster is a remaster of this original recording). Ritchie Blackmore used a Hornby-Skewes Treble Booster into the Marshall Major. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. No amp reverb or time-based effects used. Pickup selector likely bridge or bridge+middle. No evidence of live/touring gear for this recording.

Tone Character(10)
sharp and piercingBritish crunchraw and drivingtight and percussivearticulate and clearslightly compressedmidrange bitetreble-forwardtouch-sensitiveno ambient effects

Difficulty

The riff is iconic and recognizable, but technically straightforward, requiring moderate left/right hand coordination, clean palm muting, and accurate timing. No advanced techniques or fast passages.

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