How to Dial In "Fire in the Basement" by Deep Purple - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Fire in the Basement"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Slaves and Masters (1990). Slaves and Masters is the thirteenth studio album by the English rock band Deep Purple, and was released on 22 October 1990. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall Major (200W) - 'The Pig', the rig we use for Deep Purple's other songs from Slaves and Masters, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Fire in the Basement" Tone
What guitar did Deep Purple use on "Fire in the Basement"?
The guitar on "Fire in the Basement" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Fire in the Basement" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Fire in the Basement" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Fire in the Basement" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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