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Strange Kind of Woman (2002 Remix) Guitar Tone Settings

Deep Purple · 2000s · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (early 1970s, likely 1971 or 1972, maple neck, stock single coils)
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (stock 1970s Stratocaster)
Amp
Marshall Major 200W head (model 1967), likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Strange Kind of Woman (2002 Remix)' is based on the original 1971/1972 session, not a live performance. Ritchie Blackmore was known to use a Fender Stratocaster with stock single coils and a Marshall Major 200W head for Deep Purple's Machine Head-era recordings. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp overdrive and possibly subtle studio reverb. No evidence of effects loop or additional pedals for the riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6
Reverb
2
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • British crunch
  • Bright and articulate
  • Punchy midrange
  • Clear single-coil attack
  • Open and dynamic
  • Tight low end
  • Slightly compressed
  • Minimal ambience
  • Dry studio sound
  • Percussive rhythm

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source lists exact amp or pedal settings for 'Strange Kind of Woman (2002 Remix)' riff section; settings are estimated based on era, genre, and known Machine Head session gear.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp overdrive and subtle studio reverb for the riff section.
  • ⚠️Pickup position inferred from classic Blackmore rhythm tone (bridge pickup, bright and biting).
  • ⚠️Settings are typical for Marshall Major and Stratocaster in early 1970s Deep Purple studio context.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Ritchie Blackmore's tone on 'Strange Kind of Woman' is classic British rock: edge-of-breakup to light crunch, strong mids, and moderate bass/treble, reflecting his use of a Strat into a cranked Marshall Major. The 2002 remix retains the dry, punchy, mid-forward sound with little reverb, typical of early 70s Deep Purple.

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