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Solo Tone

Deuce

Kiss

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1973-74, with stock humbuckers)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, likely model 1959, early 1970s)
PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb0.5
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1973 debut album session. Ace Frehley stated he was 'old-school, with a Marshall turned up to 10, playing a Les Paul.' No evidence of pedals or effects in the studio chain for this solo. No evidence of effects loop or studio outboard effects used on the guitar track.

Tone Character(10)
raw and bitingclassic British crunchsinging sustainbright and articulateaggressive pick attacktight and percussivemidrange-forwardno audible effectsslight natural amp compressiondynamic response to picking

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, including fast pentatonic licks, aggressive bends, and dynamic control with a loud, cranked amp. While not technically advanced by modern standards, the speed and energy demand solid classic rock lead skills.

Sources

The otherworldly life and times of Kiss guitar icon Ace Frehley

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