GuitarDistortedRiff
Heaven's On Fire Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Kiss
Kiss · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Custom Soloist (Mark St. John, 1984-85, Animalize sessions)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Heaven's On Fire' riff section, Animalize album (1984). Mark St. John played a Jackson Custom Soloist with a DiMarzio Super Distortion in the bridge. Amp was a Marshall JCM800 2203, no confirmed pedal use for the riff. No evidence of additional effects beyond amp distortion and possible light reverb.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight, saturated rhythm crunch
- aggressive, biting attack
- hot-rodded 80s Marshall sound
- thick, compressed power chords
- articulate pick attack
- focused midrange punch
- cutting upper mids
- slight natural amp reverb
- minimal ambience
- no audible modulation or delay