Riff Tone

Deuce

Kiss

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1973-74, Ace Frehley)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, early 1970s, likely JMP 1959 model)

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers (PAF-style, likely T-Top)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb0.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1973-1974 for debut album 'Kiss'. No evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section. All sources and audio indicate straight guitar-to-amp signal for the main riff.

Tone Character(10)

classic British crunchtight, percussive riffingpunchy midrangeraw, aggressive attackarticulate pick definitionminimal sustain, fast decayno audible reverb or delaydry, in-your-face soundslight amp breakupbridge pickup bite

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to its tight palm muting and rhythmic precision, but uses basic power chords and straightforward picking, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons talk classic Kiss tracks, including the lick they ripped off from the Rolling Stones, and the song they nearly gave to Rod Stewart | Guitar World 50 Greatest Guitar Albums | Guitar World

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