Kiss – Hot In The Shade
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1989 album Hot In The Shade.
Music from Hot In The Shade
Artists on Hot In The Shade
Gear Used On Hot In The Shade
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Kiss – Hot In The Shade (1989). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Bruce Kulick
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Guitars used by Bruce Kulick on Hot In The Shade
ESP LTD M-1 LIBERTY IN THE SHADE BRUCE KULICK SIGNATURE SUPERSTRAT
A picture of Bruce Kulick with his signature "Liberty In The Shade" Superstrat which he used in Hot In The Shade Tour. It was remade from a natural ash wood ESP M2 which he used in Crazy Nights tour and LP.
ESP 48st Custom Bruce Kulick Signature Les Paul Standard
48st Custom anniversary guitar by ESP. It was made for Bruce Kulick and used by him in Hot In The Shade and Revenge tours (Kiss). Gained fame for the music video for the song God Gave Rock And Roll To You
Other Gear used by Bruce Kulick on Hot In The Shade
Avg price: $89.57
I upgraded the pickups to Dimarzio’s, DP 154, and 162 DLX Plus, both great sounding mini humbuckers. I added gold bonnet knobs and pickup toggle tip add contrast. I don’t know when I sold the original, but this one is very close in features, tone and vibe.
I upgraded the pickups to Dimarzio’s, DP 154, and 162 DLX Plus, both great sounding mini humbuckers. I added gold bonnet knobs and pickup toggle tip add contrast. I don’t know when I sold the original, but this one is very close in features, tone and vibe.
Studio Equipment used by Bruce Kulick on Hot In The Shade
Avg price: $349.00
Bruce Kulick used the Tascam Porta One, as evidenced by his Instagram post on January 12, 2025, where he shared a photo with the caption: "Today’s project. You never know what I’ll find on my vintage 4 track tapes! #kisstory #tascamportastudio."
Effects Pedals used by Bruce Kulick on Hot In The Shade
Avg price: $64.55
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 Gene Simmons on Hot In The Shade
Gene Simmons uses the Valdez Bat Bass, crafted by Arturo Valdez, which first appeared in a 1979 Sunn amps advertisement. Its use is documented in the 1989 "Kiss - Hide Your Heart" music video on YouTube, uploaded by Jaramosltr.
Guitars used by Paul Stanley on Hot In The Shade
Avg price: $18,330.82
He played with this les paul in the "Hot in the Shade" tour
Drumsticks used by Eric Carr on Hot In The Shade
Avg price: $17.49
Used in the "Creatures Of The Night" era (1982-1983), "Crazy Nights" era (1987-1988), and the "Hot In The Shade" era (1990)