Solo Tone
Highway Star (2024 Remix)
Deep Purple
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (maple neck, stock single coils)
AmpMarshall Major head
PickupsFender single coil (stock 1970s Stratocaster)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1971-1972 for Machine Head album. No pedals or outboard effects used on the solo. No amp reverb or effects loop. Pickup selector likely in bridge position for solo. 2024 Remix uses original isolated tracks, so gear is as per original studio session.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive biting lead tonebright and articulate attacksinging sustaindynamic pick responseclear note separationtight low endupper-midrange focusminimal compressionno audible reverb or delayclassic British amp crunch
Difficulty
The solo is technically demanding due to its high speed, intricate picking patterns, and advanced phrasing, requiring excellent technique and stamina.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (maple neck, stock single coils)
AmpMarshall Major head
PickupsFender single coil (stock 1970s Stratocaster)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1971-1972 for Machine Head album. No pedals or outboard effects used on the solo. No amp reverb or effects loop. Pickup selector likely in bridge position for solo. 2024 Remix uses original isolated tracks, so gear is as per original studio session.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive biting lead tonebright and articulate attacksinging sustaindynamic pick responseclear note separationtight low endupper-midrange focusminimal compressionno audible reverb or delayclassic British amp crunch
Difficulty
The solo is technically demanding due to its high speed, intricate picking patterns, and advanced phrasing, requiring excellent technique and stamina.
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