Marshall MG15CFX settings
Detroit Rock City settings for Marshall MG15CFX
Kiss · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kiss "Detroit Rock City" solo tone on a Marshall MG15CFX, select the Crunch Channel preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Flying V Prophecy · updated 2026-04-27
- Preset / mode
- Crunch Channel
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15CFX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- FX
- 0
- Contour
- 2
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response.
- Focus on smooth legato playing for singing sustain.
- Employ slight bends to emphasize notes during the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Flying V Prophecy · updated 2026-04-27
- Preset / mode
- Crunch Channel
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15CFX knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 8.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- FX
- 0
- Contour
- 2
Playing tips
- Strum aggressively near the bridge pickup for a tighter sound.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a punchy rhythm.
- Focus on dynamic picking to enhance the crunchiness of the tone.
The original rig
What Kiss used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15CFX actually has.
- Guitar
- 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, early 1970s, likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M speakers)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Detroit Rock City 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 Marshall MG15CFX for Detroit Rock City?
Start from the Crunch Channel preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Detroit Rock City?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Kiss use on Detroit Rock City?
Guitar: 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe. Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, early 1970s, likely through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Flying V Prophecy. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Detroit Rock City on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall MG15CFX
- Creeping Death · Metallica
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Creep · Radiohead
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Come As You Are · Nirvana
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Lithium · Nirvana
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.