How to Dial In "Journey of 1,000 Years" by Kiss - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Journey of 1,000 Years"
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 Psycho Circus (1998). A heavy mid-tempo rocker from the reunion album. No source documents the guitar or amp on this track, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. The rest of the album is in E♭ Standard, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Journey of 1,000 Years" Tone
What guitar did Kiss use on "Journey of 1,000 Years"?
The guitar on "Journey of 1,000 Years" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Journey of 1,000 Years" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Journey of 1,000 Years" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Journey of 1,000 Years" 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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