Smoke On the Water settings for Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40

Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Mid

7

Treble

5

Presence

6

Reverb

1.5

Boost

1

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to the solo.
• Engage the boost function for added sustain and volume during the solo.
• Focus on dynamic pick attack to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original tone.

Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

6

Reverb

0

Boost

0

Playing tips

• Focus on tight, percussive picking for clarity.
• Use palm muting on lower strings for a punchy attack.
• Experiment with dynamics; play softer for cleaner notes and harder for grit.

What preset should I use on the Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 for Smoke On the Water?

Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Smoke On the Water?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Deep Purple use on Smoke On the Water?

Guitar: 1968 Fender Stratocaster (rosewood fretboard, stock single-coil pickups). Amp: Marshall Major 200W head (model 1967, 4x12 cabinet, late 1960s/early 1970s version).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000 Fluence. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.