Guitar tone · rock
Paul Stanley guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Paul Stanley songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Paul Stanley in studio) into Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w.
Guitars Paul Stanley used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Paul Stanley in studio)1 song
- Ibanez PS10 Paul Stanley Signature1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Paul Stanley in this era)1 song
- Washburn Paul Stanley Signature (likely PS2000 or PS9200, chrome finish)1 song
Amps Paul Stanley used
- Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w2 songs
- Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II1 song
- ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature 100W Guitar Amp Head1 song
4 Paul Stanley tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| It's Alright · riff | 6.5 |
| Live to Win · riff | 7 |
| Tonight You Belong to Me · riff | 6 |
| Tonight You Belong to Me · solo | 6 |
Paul Stanley songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Paul Stanley's tone on your gear
Pick any Paul Stanley song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Paul Stanley use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w (2 songs), Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II (1 song), ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature 100W Guitar Amp Head (1 song).
What guitar did Paul Stanley use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Paul Stanley in studio) (1 song), Ibanez PS10 Paul Stanley Signature (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Paul Stanley in this era) (1 song), Washburn Paul Stanley Signature (likely PS2000 or PS9200, chrome finish) (1 song).
How do I get Paul Stanley's tone on my amp?
Open any Paul Stanley song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.