How to Dial In "Kiss My Axe" by Al Di Meola - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kiss My Axe"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Kiss My Axe (1991). Kiss My Axe is an album by the jazz guitarist Al Di Meola, released in November 1991 by Tomato Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Al Di Meola's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Kiss My Axe" Tone
What guitar did Al Di Meola use on "Kiss My Axe"?
The guitar on "Kiss My Axe" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kiss My Axe" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Kiss My Axe" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kiss My Axe" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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