Solo Tone

X-Ray Eyes

Kiss

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, possibly Ace Frehley or Paul Stanley's, but solo likely Paul Stanley)

AmpMarshall amplifier (likely Marshall Super Lead or JMP, as used by Kiss in the late 1970s studio sessions)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, as per Paul Stanley's typical setup in this era)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1979. Exact soloist debated, but evidence suggests Paul Stanley played the solo. No direct evidence of pedals or effects other than possible tremolo arm use (see Reddit discussion).

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainmoderate amp breakuparticulate midrangetight, focused attackclear note separationslightly saturated lead tonebridge pickup biteclassic rock crunchnot overly compressedno pronounced modulation or delay

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead skills, including expressive bends, vibrato, and possible use of a tremolo arm, but does not demand advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Paul Stanley | Equipboard X-Ray Eyes Guitar Solo : r/KISS - Reddit

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