rhythm guitar from “rock and roll all nite” by kiss | ToneDB
rock and roll all nite
kiss
rhythm guitar
Tone Profile
A raw, powerful, and slightly overdriven hard rock rhythm guitar sound, perfect for driving a stadium anthem. Thick and crunchy with a touch of vintage vibe.
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The Story
Kiss's rhythm guitar on "Rock and Roll All Nite" was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York with producers Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise. The session utilized a Gibson Les Paul through an Ampeg SVT, which was unusual for guitar as the SVT is primarily a bass amplifier, giving the rhythm guitar its distinctively thick and powerful low-end. The recording was enhanced with an MXR Phase 90 phaser and captured through a Neumann U67 microphone.
Production Credits
Producer: Kenny Kerner, Richie Wise
Engineer: Warren Dewey
Recorded at: Electric Lady Studios, New York
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson Les PaulShop on Reverb
Microphone: Neumann U67Shop on Reverb
Processing: MXR Phase 90Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Les Paul or similar guitar with humbucker pickups.
- Use an Ampeg SVT or a similar high-powered tube amp as your base tone.
- Crank the amp to achieve a natural overdrive, or use an overdrive pedal if you can't crank the amp.
- Add a subtle phaser effect (MXR Phase 90 is a good starting point).
- Experiment with microphone placement to capture the best balance of direct amp sound and room ambience.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul
Provides the essential humbucker-equipped Les Paul tone at a budget price, delivering the thick midrange and sustain needed for this stadium rock sound
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT
The modern reissue of the original SVT head provides the same massive power and tube saturation that created Kiss's thick rhythm guitar sound
Alternative to: MXR Phase 90
The exact same phaser used on the original recording, still manufactured today with the same vintage voicing for that subtle sweeping movement
Alternative to: Ampeg SVT
Digital emulation of the SVT that captures the bass amp's unique guitar tone characteristics without requiring the massive physical amplifier
Alternative to: Neumann U67
Tube condenser microphone that recreates the U67's warm, vintage character for capturing overdriven amp tones with proper depth and presence
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