Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp settings
Smoke on the Water settings for Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp
Deep Purple · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water" riff tone on a Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp, set Gain 6, Tone 7. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20 · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Tone
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a strong, percussive picking attack to emphasize the riff's punch.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the driving force of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings for added tightness.
The original rig
What Deep Purple used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp actually has.
- Guitar
- 1968 Fender Stratocaster (rosewood fretboard, stock single-coil pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall Major 200W head (model 1967, 4x12 cabinet, late 1960s/early 1970s version)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Smoke on the Water 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 MS-2 Micro Amp settings for Smoke on the Water?
Set Gain 6, Tone 7.
Which pickup should I use for Smoke on the Water?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7 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 Harley Benton ST-20. 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 on other amps
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- Smoke on the Water on Fender Frontman 10G · 68
- Smoke on the Water on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 41
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Champion 20 · 40
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Frontman 15G · 27
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Mustang LT50 · 25
- Smoke on the Water on Fender Tone Master Pro · 23
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
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.