Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons is shown with the Kramer Gene Simmons Axe Guitar, an electric guitar version inspired by his signature Axe Bass, as depicted in the source image.

Gene Simmons is seen playing a Fender American Special PJ Bass at a private show, as captured in a user-uploaded photo on Matter.

Gene Simmons uses a Fulltone Tube Tape Echo, according to their website.

During KISS's performance of "War Machine" at The Ritz on August 13, 1988, Gene Simmons played a Pedulla MVP custom paint bass, as seen in the YouTube video from their Crazy Nights tour.

The Source URL is a rig rundown by PremierGuitar Magazine. PG caught up with current guitarist Tommy Thayer, along with techs Francis and Michael Berger, to dig into all the axes (in some cases, literally), effects, and amps that the band brought out on their 2014 tour with Def Leppard.

"The signal then hits one of two Tech 21 SansAmp PSA 1.1 preamps and is blended with the 1969 for Gene’s in-ear mix."

In the official video for "Sure Know Something" by Kiss, Gene Simmons mentions that his original Valdez Axe was crafted in Los Angeles.

Rare video of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are playing Kiss song "Goin' Blind" at MTV studios. Gene has Gibson Les Paul Standard Bass LPB-3

The Source URL is a rig rundown by PremierGuitar Magazine. PG caught up with current guitarist Tommy Thayer, along with techs Francis and Michael Berger, to dig into all the axes (in some cases, literally), effects, and amps that the band brought out on their 2014 tour with Def Leppard.

"A Furman PL-Plus C keeps the amps powered up while a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Digital handles the pedals."

The Source URL is a rig rundown by PremierGuitar Magazine. PG caught up with current guitarist Tommy Thayer, along with techs Francis and Michael Berger, to dig into all the axes (in some cases, literally), effects, and amps that the band brought out on their 2014 tour with Def Leppard.

"A Furman PL-Plus C keeps the amps powered up while a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Digital handles the pedals."

The Source URL is a rig rundown by PremierGuitar Magazine. PG caught up with current guitarist Tommy Thayer, along with techs Francis and Michael Berger, to dig into all the axes (in some cases, literally), effects, and amps that the band brought out on their 2014 tour with Def Leppard.

"The thunder starts with a Shure U4D-UHF into a Radial JD-7 Injector."

In 1985 Gene appears with a white Pedulla. Perhaps the band felt that the black Pedulla would clash with the Asylum stage outfits' general "Vegas showgirl on drugs" look. It's a complete copy-paste of the black version with the exception that this one looks to be fitted with EMG's from day one. Notice the wear marks in the last pic

In this video you can see Gene Simmons playing on his signature Gibson G2 Thunderbird

The Source URL is a rig rundown by PremierGuitar Magazine. PG caught up with current guitarist Tommy Thayer, along with techs Francis and Michael Berger, to dig into all the axes (in some cases, literally), effects, and amps that the band brought out on their 2014 tour with Def Leppard.

"A Peterson VS-R StroboRack tuner lives in the rack as well and keeps everything in tune."

The Source URL is a rig rundown by PremierGuitar Magazine. PG caught up with current guitarist Tommy Thayer, along with techs Francis and Michael Berger, to dig into all the axes (in some cases, literally), effects, and amps that the band brought out on their 2014 tour with Def Leppard.

"The thunder starts with a Shure U4D-UHF into a Radial JD-7 Injector."

One of the few photos of Gene Simmons playing a Fender bass with Kiss. Made in October 22, 1974. East Lansing, MI The Brewery Promoter: In-house / Boogie Bill Smith Reported audience: ~1,000 **SOLD-OUT

Gene Simmons performs on stage at the 1st Annual Rocktoberfest At L.A. LIVE Kick-Off Party held on the L.A. Live Plaza on October 15, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

In this music video you can see Gene Simmons with his signature Speϲtסr Brooklyn SB-1 Bass

From Sweetwater’s description: Gibson Custom's Gene Simmons EB-0 is a limited-edition re-creation of arguably his most elusive instrument: the heavily modded 1959 Gibson EB-0 played at the tail end of Kiss's summer '76 tour, during The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, and on the band's winter 1976/77 tour.

In a January 1979 issue of Guitar Player magazine Gene was asked, “What kind of strings do you use?”

Gene answered, “I use Rotosound Roundwound Extra Long strings because they’re more metallic. They wear down the frets and your bass needs a fret job done every four or five months, but the Rotosound Roundwounds have that metallic edge, and no matter how low you go you can still hear the twang—especially if you push the mids and the highs, you’re going to get a buzzsaw effect without a fuzz box.”

In photos of Gene Simmons' custom Spector SB-1 bass from the 1970s, a DiMarzio DP120 Model One Bass humbucker pickup is visible. Gene Simmons stated at the time, "I just had a guy named Stuart Spector build me one with a longer neck. The body is completely original but based on the concept of an old Gibson Melody Maker. It has a twin horn, small body, with one DiMarzio pickup." This information is corroborated by the source titled "KISS | Gene Simmons | Spector basses."

In a recording session at Sweetwater Sound studios, Gene Simmons used the Aguilar DB 751 750-Watt Hybrid Bass Head to lay down a bass track. This is documented in the YouTube video "Gene Simmons Vault Sweetwater - Bass Track Recording" by CG Anna.

During the Vault experience at Sweetwater Sound studios, participants recorded with Gene Simmons, who used the Aguilar SL 410X for laying down the bass track, as documented in the YouTube video "Gene Simmons Vault Sweetwater - Bass Track Recording" by CG Anna.

Gene Simmons is a long-time user and sponsor of EMG pickups, including the EMG PJ Set Active Ceramic PJ Bass Pickup Set Black, as evidenced by the image provided by guitar.com.