GuitarCleanRiff
Kiss from a Rose (Acoustic Version) [Bonus Track] Guitar Tone Settings
Seal · 2010s+ · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Kiesel AC275 acoustic-electric
Pickups
Piezo under-saddle pickup (stock Kiesel AC275)
Amp
Unknown (likely direct to board or acoustic amp, no evidence of specific amp used for this acoustic studio recording)
Pickup Position
Piezo under-saddle (only option on Kiesel AC275)
Studio recording, acoustic version. Seal is seen and referenced playing a Kiesel AC275 acoustic-electric in interviews and demos for his acoustic performances. No evidence of electric guitar or traditional amp use for this acoustic version. Year: 2010s+ (bonus track release era).
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain0
Reverb4
Treble6
Presence5
Effects Chain
- Compressor pedal (model unknown) · compression
Kiesel AC275 acoustic-electric → Compressor pedal (gentle) → Direct Input or acoustic amp (with subtle room reverb)
Tone Matcher
Match This Tone to Your Gear
Tell us your guitar and amp — we’ll calculate the exact settings translated to your specific rig.
7-day free trial · Cancel anytime.
Tone Character
- warm and natural acoustic timbre
- crisp articulation
- clear note separation
- gentle compression
- lush but subtle reverb
- intimate, close-mic'd sound
- no audible overdrive
- transparent, uncolored tone
- fingerstyle dynamics
- acoustic resonance