Marshall DSL40CR settings
Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster) settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Deep Purple · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster)" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Resonance 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Palm mute on lower strings for a tight, percussive sound.
- Keep your fingers close to the fretboard for quick transitions.
The original rig
What Deep Purple used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1968, maple neck, stock single coils)
- Amp
- Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Deep Purple's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster)?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Deep Purple use on Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1968, maple neck, stock single coils). Amp: Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster) on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.