Smoke on the Water settings for Vox AC15

Vox AC15 knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Treble

7

Presence

5

Tone cut

5

Tremolo depth

0

Tremolo speed

0

Playing tips

• Use a strong pick attack for a punchy sound.
• Palm mute the lower strings for added percussiveness.
• Focus on dynamic playing to enhance the riff's articulation.

Vox AC15 knobs

Gain

6

Bass

6

Treble

7

Presence

5

Reverb

1.5

Tone cut

4

Tremolo depth

0

Tremolo speed

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on · 1.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Ensure your picking dynamics are varied to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original solo.
• Experiment with slight palm muting on the lower strings to add punch to your notes.

What are the best Vox AC15 settings for Smoke on the Water?

Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Tone cut 5, Tremolo depth 0.

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