Kiss – Asylum album cover

Kiss – Asylum

Album 1985

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1985 album Asylum.

Music from Asylum

Gear Used On Asylum

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Kiss – Asylum (1985). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Guitars used by Bruce Kulick on Asylum

Solid Body Electric Guitars

ESP LTD MULTI-SWIRL M-1 Bruce Kulick Signature Electric Guitar

"I am pleased to announce my new Asylum guitar - ESP / LTD Multi-Swirl M-1! This limited edition includes a replica of the original guitar that I played on the Asylum tour and which can be seen in the "Who Wants to Be Lonely" music video"

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Jackson Soloist Zebra XL Bruce Kulick Signature Electric Guitar

"Time Capsule Tuesday #15 - Eric Carr and me at Electric Lady Studios, for the recording of the fantastic Asylum LP! Check out them Asylum boots! Jackson Soloist was a custom design by me, sadly I let it go a long long time ago as the neck was too thin. #ericcarr #brucekulick #kissasylum #electriclady #timecapsuletuesday"

Most of the solos on this album are played on this guitar.

Other Gear used by Bruce Kulick on Asylum

Guitar Bridges and Tailpieces

Floyd Rose Original Tremolo System

Avg price: $318.28

In this video on Bruce's YouTube channel, he mentions his guitar has a Floyd Rose tremolo, as well as it can be seen.

Music Accessories used by Bruce Kulick on Asylum

Straps & Strap Locks

Carlino Bruce Kulick Signature Guitar Straps

My second leather stud guitar strap offering from Carlino Guitars! A replica of my Pyramid strap, from the Animalize/Asylum KISS tours. #carlinoguitarstraps #carlinoguitars #kisstory #animalize #asylumtour

Effects Pedals used by Bruce Kulick on Asylum

Overdrive Effects Pedals

Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

Avg price: $65.44

Seen on Bruce’s recent simplified board. Used by him during all of his Kiss and solo career. Also at home practice.

Bass Guitars used by Paul Stanley on Asylum

Electric Basses

Charvel Precision Bass Tele

Paul Stanley after recording bass track for new song "Tears Are Falling" (Kiss Asylum 1985) https://sun9-70.userapi.com/c4748/u8476853/117915268/x_0e85a6ca.jpg

Guitars used by Paul Stanley on Asylum

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Hamer Standard 1980 Tiger Explorer Custom

One of Paul's Hamers. He used this one during Creatures - Lick It Up - Animalize tours

Drumsticks used by Eric Carr on Asylum

Drumsticks, Mallets & Brushes

Promark Shira Kashi Oak 5B

Avg price: $21.15

Used in the "Lick It Up" Era in 1983-1984, the "Animalize" Era in 1984-1985, and the "Asylum" era in 1985-1986