Riff Tone

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Kiss

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Iceman Cracked Mirror Electric Guitar

AmpMarshall amplifier (likely JMP or Super Lead, late 1970s studio model)

PickupsIbanez Super 70 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1979. Guitar and amp confirmed for this song/era via video and gear sources. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for the riff section; focus is on the core guitar-amp tone.

Tone Character(10)

classic British crunchtight and articulate rhythmwarm midrange presenceslightly compressed attackclear note separationmoderate sustainbridge pickup brightnesssubtle amp reverb for spacedynamic response to pickingno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires solid timing and dynamic control for the syncopated rhythm, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.

Sources

Paul Stanley | Equipboard Kiss - Paul Stanley Guitar Rig Gear and Equipment

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