Solo Tone

Saint And Sinner (2022 Remastered)

Kiss

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarVinnie Vincent Charvel Strat (custom, hand-built, used on Creatures of the Night album)

AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or JMP era, as per 1982 Kiss studio use)

PickupsCustom humbucker (exact model unknown, likely high-output, as per Vincent's custom build)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1982. Gear confirmed for album session, not live. Vinnie Vincent played the solo on 'Saint and Sinner' using his custom Charvel Strat with a custom humbucker through a Marshall amp. No evidence of pedal use in studio; effects inferred from audio.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainmidrange barkaggressive attacktight and percussivearticulate lead linesslightly compressedclassic British crunchnot overly saturatedclear note separationwarm upper mids

Difficulty

The solo features moderately fast runs, expressive bends, and requires precise articulation and control, making it challenging for intermediate players but not at a shredder or expert level.

Sources

Kiss – Creatures Of The Night - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Vinnie Vincent | Equipboard Build The KISS Guitar Tone From Scratch

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