AmpliTube 5 MAX settings
God of Thunder settings for AmpliTube 5 MAX
Kiss · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kiss "God of Thunder" solo tone on a AmpliTube 5 MAX, select the British Tube Lead 1 preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP KH-202 · updated 2026-09-29
- Preset / mode
- British Tube Lead 1
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on smooth, vocal-like phrasing during the solo to capture the singing sustain.
- Maintain a tight attack to ensure clear note separation in your playing.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP KH-202 · updated 2026-09-29
- Preset / mode
- British Tube Lead 1
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the percussive quality.
- Maintain a consistent attack to achieve the slightly compressed sound.
The original rig
What Kiss used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your AmpliTube 5 MAX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (mid-1970s, likely Ace Frehley's main studio guitar at the time)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, 1959 model, typical for Ace Frehley in 1976 studio sessions)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get God of Thunder adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Kiss's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the AmpliTube 5 MAX for God of Thunder?
Start from the British Tube Lead 1 preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for God of Thunder?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Kiss use on God of Thunder?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (mid-1970s, likely Ace Frehley's main studio guitar at the time). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, 1959 model, typical for Ace Frehley in 1976 studio sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP KH-202. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
God of Thunder on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.