Tone Profile

The Hammond organ roars with a distorted, overdriven tone, cutting through the mix with a searing intensity. It's a raw, aggressive sound that defines the iconic Deep Purple organ tone.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Jon Lord's signature sound involved driving a Hammond C3 organ through a Marshall amp stack, creating a distorted and powerful tone.
• He often used a Fuzz Face pedal to further enhance the distortion.
• The Leslie speaker cabinet adds a swirling, modulating effect to the organ's sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Hammond organ VST or a real Hammond C3 if available.
• Route the organ signal through a virtual or real Marshall amp.
• Use a fuzz pedal plugin or a physical Fuzz Face to add distortion.
• Apply a Leslie speaker simulator or, ideally, record through a real Leslie cabinet.
• Adjust the drive and tone settings on the amp and fuzz to achieve the desired level of distortion.
• Experiment with the Leslie's speed settings for different modulation effects.
• EQ to taste, focusing on midrange frequencies to help the organ cut through the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Hammond C3(keyboard)
• Marshall Major(amp)
• Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face(pedal)
• Leslie 147(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)