diff --git a/src/Instrument.py b/src/Instrument.py
index eee9d90d6..c77090e8c 100644
--- a/src/Instrument.py
+++ b/src/Instrument.py
@@ -759,7 +759,7 @@ def renderHitTrails(self, controls):
 
     w = self.boardWidth / self.strings
 
-    if self.starPowerActive:
+    if self.starPowerActive or self.spNote:
       flameColor = self.spColor
     else:
       flameColor = 0