Smoke on the Water settings for Zoom G5n

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveTS-DriveGain 5 · Tone 7 · Level 7
2. 2reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3

Playing tips

• Use a tight picking attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
• Ensure your palm muting is consistent to achieve the punchy sound characteristic of the original tone.
• Experiment with dynamics by varying your picking strength to capture the touch-sensitive response of the original setup.

What amp model should I use on the Zoom G5n for Smoke on the Water?

Use the MS800 (Marshall JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by TS-Drive, Spring.

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