Riff Tone

Creatures Of The Night (2022 Remastered)

Kiss

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Heritage Standard 80 (honey sunburst finish)

AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble6

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1982 session for 'Creatures Of The Night'; Vinnie Vincent played most rhythm guitars on the album. No evidence of pedals used for rhythm/riff section; amp distortion only.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive rhythm guitarsaturated and powerfulpunchy low endclear pick attackwall of soundfocused midrangecrisp trebleheavy palm mutinghigh gain saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise timing to maintain clarity at high speed, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Kiss – Creatures Of The Night - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Kiss Amp Settings - Nail that Ace Frehley Guitar Tone!Creatures Of The Night Guitar Lesson | Kiss | Lick Library

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