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How to get Deep Purple's guitar tone

Deep Purple across 4 famous tones — mostly through Marshall Major, Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head, with single-coils. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5.5 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Deep Purple's go-to amps

Marshall Major ×3Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head ×1

4 famous Deep Purple tones

Highway Star
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster)
gain 5.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7
Highway Star
gain 5.5 · bass 8 · mid 5 · treble 7
Smoke on the Water
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

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How to get Deep Purple's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Deep Purple use?

Averaged across 4 of their tones: gain 5.5, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Deep Purple?

They favour Marshall Major, Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head with single-coils. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Deep Purple's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall Major, Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 5.5, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 4 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Deep Purple's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.