Riff Tone

What Makes The World Go Round

Kiss

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, Ace Frehley spec)

AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head (1970s, likely Super Lead or Master Volume model)

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge), stock PAF-style humbucker (neck)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble6

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1980. Ace Frehley played the main riff on the Unmasked album. No evidence of pedals for the riff section; amp distortion only. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.

Tone Character(10)

full and punchyclassic British crunchclear pick attackmidrange presencenot overly saturatedtight rhythm articulationslightly compressedwarm but not muddyarticulate chord definitionmoderate sustain

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to its tight, punchy rhythm and syncopation, but does not require advanced lead techniques or fast alternate picking.

Sources

Kiss Amp Settings - Nail that Ace Frehley Guitar Tone!help with guitar tone : r/KISS - Reddit

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