Solo Tone

King of the Night Time World

Kiss

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (tobacco sunburst, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late '60s/early '70s, cranked)

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge position, high output)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Notes

Studio recording, 1976. Ace Frehley is documented as using his tobacco sunburst Les Paul with a hot pickup (likely DiMarzio Super Distortion) into a Marshall Super Lead head, often cranked. Fuzz/distortion pedal (EHX Big Muff Pi) likely used for solos. No evidence of additional pedals or effects except fuzz/distortion. No evidence of effects loop or amp-based reverb/delay. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Ace Frehley/KISS studio setup for this song/album.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedsinging sustainaggressive and bitingthick midrangecompressed lead toneharmonic feedbacktight low endcutting upper midsclassic '70s hard rock fuzzbridge pickup clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and the need for tight, aggressive picking to match the classic Ace Frehley style.

Sources

Ace Frehley's Les Pauls, Guitar Gear & Rig | Equipboard Ace Frehley Guitars & Gear (2026 Update) - Guitar Lobby Ace Frehley reveals the guitars he regrets selling | Guitar World

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