Smoke on the Water

Ritchie Blackmore recorded the riff on a Fender Stratocaster, while Ian Gillan later recalled a Vox AC30 and/or Marshall amplifier in the mobile-studio setup. The precise studio amp and cabinet remain disputed, so this preset uses a representative bright British blend rather than claiming a single confirmed model. Source: Guitar World’s greatest-riffs history and its Ritchie Blackmore Stratocaster feature.