Take A Tour At The Ultimate KISS Guitar Collection

If you’re a die-hard KISS fan or love epic guitar collections, meet Gianni Zammit—Malta’s ultimate KISS superfan. From DJ to musician to rock memorabilia king, Gianni has turned his love for KISS into a world-class collection that’s both wild and one-of-a-kind.

Where It All Began

Gianni’s obsession with KISS started at 12 when he spotted a KISS vinyl in a record store. The makeup, the blood, the stage theatrics—it all blew his mind. That moment kicked off a lifetime love affair with the band that inspired not just his musical taste, but his career. From college bands to radio and TV, KISS was always in the background. Then came the meet-and-greets, and that’s where things really took off—especially when he started collecting stage-played guitars straight from Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons themselves.

The Crown Jewels of KISS Gear

Gianni’s stash is nothing short of jaw-dropping. We’re talking tour-used guitars, a Paul Stanley-smashed guitar and mic with lipstick still on it, and even the fire hat Stanley wore during “Firehouse” in 1982. There’s also Gene Simmons’ blood-spit Axe bass, complete with the blood mix in a cup (yes, really). Another gem is the massive KISS Monster Book—25 kilos of collectible glory.

Not to be outdone, his collection also includes Ace Frehley’s 1959 reissue guitars and a Maltese flag Ibanez custom-painted by the same guy who did Stanley’s American flag guitar. There’s even a piece of Eric Carr’s iconic Chikara bass drum and a snare drum and cymbal from Eric Singer—one of which is now a lamp.

It’s Not Just About KISS

While KISS is the core of his collection, Gianni has love for other rock legends too. A signed Foo Fighters guitar—featuring the late Taylor Hawkins—is one of his most prized non-KISS pieces. He’s also got a Tom Petty limited edition Gibson, plus the guitar that started it all: his childhood Ibanez Roadster.

Will He Ever Stop?

So, is there ever “enough”? According to Gianni, probably not. “The buying is happening. The selling isn’t,” he jokes. His dream is to eventually sell a few pieces to fund even rarer ones—but for now, it’s all about the joy of collecting. This isn’t just a fan’s room. It’s a rock museum built with heart, passion, and a whole lot of KISS.