How to Dial In "Two Sides of the Coin" by Kiss - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Two Sides of the Coin"
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 Unmasked (1980). Unmasked is the eighth studio album by American rock band Kiss, released on May 20, 1980, by Casablanca 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 rig we use for Kiss' other songs from Unmasked, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Two Sides of the Coin" Tone
What guitar did Kiss use on "Two Sides of the Coin"?
The guitar on "Two Sides of the Coin" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Two Sides of the Coin" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Two Sides of the Coin" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Two Sides of the Coin" 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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