Shock Me amp settings — Marshall MG30DFX

The Kiss guitar tone for “Shock Me”, dialed in for a Marshall MG30DFX with a Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s. Studio version, Love Gun (1977) — iconic rhythm crunch and lead tone

Original rig

Gibson Les Paul Custom / Deluxe into cranked 100W Marshall Super Lead / JMP 1959 stacks (direct, no pedals)

Classic 70s Marshall crunch with thick, barking midrange and cutting high-end bite

Amp settings — Marshall MG30DFX

CHANNELOverdrive Channel (Gain / Contour / EQ section)

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	7
Bass	6
Treble	6
Reverb	2
Master	5

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Guitar

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Why these settings

The MG30DFX lacks individual Middle and Presence knobs, utilizing a Contour control alongside Bass and Treble. Set the Contour control to 4 to keep the midrange thick and forward for Ace's signature bark rather than scooping it. Dial Gain to 7 on the Overdrive channel to simulate a dimed 1970s non-master Marshall JMP power section without turning fizzy.

PRO TIPAce Frehley hits the strings loosely with a soft pick grip, allowing the edge of his thumb to naturally graze the string alongside the pick for continuous semi-pinch harmonics and aggressive bite.

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