Distorted Tone
Deuce (Live/1975 - 2025 Remaster)
Kiss
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassGibson Grabber (early-mid 1970s, likely black finish)
AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s, 300W tube head) with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSingle sliding humbucker (Grabber pickup, position likely near bridge for grit)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live, 1975 (Alive! era, remastered 2025); classic KISS live rig, amp-mic'd on stage
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackgrowly midrangeclanky top endpunchy lowsraspy overdriveaudible tube breakupslight compressionclassic hard rock grindpresent upper midssustained notes
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands aggressive, consistent pick playing and control of note length and attack to match the iconic tone and drive.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Grabber (early-mid 1970s, likely black finish)
AmpAmpeg SVT (early 1970s, 300W tube head) with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
PickupsSingle sliding humbucker (Grabber pickup, position likely near bridge for grit)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence6
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live, 1975 (Alive! era, remastered 2025); classic KISS live rig, amp-mic'd on stage
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackgrowly midrangeclanky top endpunchy lowsraspy overdriveaudible tube breakupslight compressionclassic hard rock grindpresent upper midssustained notes
Difficulty
The part is rhythmically straightforward but demands aggressive, consistent pick playing and control of note length and attack to match the iconic tone and drive.
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