Solo Tone

God of Thunder

Kiss

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely tobacco sunburst, as used by Ace Frehley on Destroyer sessions)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, 1959 model, as used by Ace Frehley in studio during 'Destroyer' era)

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge position, period-correct for Ace Frehley in mid-1970s)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Tape Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1975-1976, Destroyer album sessions. Ace Frehley played the solo. Gear based on period interviews, studio photos, and known session details. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainclassic British crunchmidrange-forwardslightly saturated upper midstight, punchy attackclear note separationmoderate amp gainaudible tape delay repeatssmooth, vocal-like phrasingnot overly compressed

Difficulty

The solo requires solid classic rock lead technique, including bends, vibrato, and timing with delay repeats, but does not feature advanced shredding or complex phrasing.

Sources

Gene Simmons What guitars did Paul and Ace use on their '70s albums? : r/KISS

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