Marshall Valvestate VS100 settings
X-Ray Eyes settings for Marshall Valvestate VS100
Kiss · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kiss "X-Ray Eyes" riff tone on a Marshall Valvestate VS100, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx mix 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-05-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Valvestate VS100 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Od reverb
- 2
- Mid booster
- 0
- Clean reverb
- 0
- Power dimension
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a strong pick attack for percussive, articulate riffing.
- Ensure your bridge volume is set high for maximum output and clarity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-05-08
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Valvestate VS100 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 0
- Contour
- 5
- Od reverb
- 4
- Mid booster
- 1
- Clean reverb
- 0
- Power dimension
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Utilize the bridge pickup for maximum bite and clarity in your solo.
- Experiment with the power dimension control to find the right balance of saturation and headroom.
The original rig
What Kiss used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Valvestate VS100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, Ace Frehley or Paul Stanley, as per Dynasty era studio use)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 100-watt head into Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet (Dynasty studio era, no evidence of other amps for riff section)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get X-Ray Eyes 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 are the best Marshall Valvestate VS100 settings for X-Ray Eyes?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx mix 0.
Which pickup should I use for X-Ray Eyes?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Kiss use on X-Ray Eyes?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, Ace Frehley or Paul Stanley, as per Dynasty era studio use). Amp: Marshall JMP 100-watt head into Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet (Dynasty studio era, no evidence of other amps for riff section).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.