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Riff Tone
Calling Dr. Love
Kiss
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely tobacco burst, as used by Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley on 'Rock and Roll Over')
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100-watt head (Plexi or JMP, 1970s, through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976. Gear based on period interviews, photos, and standard Kiss studio setup for 'Rock and Roll Over'. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; distortion from amp. No evidence of effects loop or outboard effects on rhythm/riff section.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight, percussive rhythm attackfull-bodied midrangeaggressive bridge pickup bitepunchy and articulatedry, in-your-face soundminimal sustaindistinct pick attackslight amp breakupno audible reverb or delay
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight palm muting and consistent power chord changes at a medium tempo, making it accessible for most players with basic rock technique.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely tobacco burst, as used by Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley on 'Rock and Roll Over')
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100-watt head (Plexi or JMP, 1970s, through Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1976. Gear based on period interviews, photos, and standard Kiss studio setup for 'Rock and Roll Over'. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; distortion from amp. No evidence of effects loop or outboard effects on rhythm/riff section.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight, percussive rhythm attackfull-bodied midrangeaggressive bridge pickup bitepunchy and articulatedry, in-your-face soundminimal sustaindistinct pick attackslight amp breakupno audible reverb or delay
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight palm muting and consistent power chord changes at a medium tempo, making it accessible for most players with basic rock technique.