Smoke on the Water settings for Valeton GP-200

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveTS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 7 · Level 7
2. 2reverbSpring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 2 · Decay 3
3. 3noise gateNR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction)Release 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

• Focus on a tight, percussive attack to capture the punchy riff tone.
• Use fingerstyle or a light pick attack to maintain articulation.
• Experiment with dynamics; play softer for a cleaner sound and harder for a grittier tone.

What amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-200 for Smoke on the Water?

Use the UK 800 (Marshall JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by TS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808), Spring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb), NR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction).

Which pickup should I use for Smoke on the Water?

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?

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 Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.