Vox Pathfinder 10 settings
God of Thunder settings for Vox Pathfinder 10
Kiss · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kiss "God of Thunder" solo tone on a Vox Pathfinder 10, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, 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 Gibson SG · updated 2026-10-04
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Vox Pathfinder 10 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the solo.
- Maintain a smooth, vocal-like phrasing in your lead lines.
- Focus on clear note separation to replicate the original tone.
The original rig
What Kiss used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Pathfinder 10 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 are the best Vox Pathfinder 10 settings for God of Thunder?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, 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 Gibson SG. 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
Popular songs on the Vox Pathfinder 10
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
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.