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I Was Made for Lovin' You Bass Tone Settings — Kiss
Kiss · 1970s · rock
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the bass tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Bass
1970s LoBue custom bass (P-style, single pickup, passive)
Pickups
Single P-style split-coil (passive)
Amp
Ampeg SVT (1970s tube head) into Ampeg 8x10 cab
Pickup Position
Single split-coil (full, no blend)
Studio recording, 1979, Dynasty album. Gene Simmons on bass.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain6
Treble6
Presence6
compression4
Effects Chain
LoBue custom bass → Ampeg SVT (amp gain driven for breakup) → Ampeg 8x10 cab (likely amp-mic'd, possibly DI blend)
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Tone Character
- gritty upper mids
- tube-driven breakup
- aggressive pick attack
- slightly fuzzy edges
- tight low end
- forward midrange
- punchy
- present in the mix
- notably overdriven for disco/rock
Playing Technique
- pick
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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