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Solo Tone
Cold Gin
Kiss
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe
AmpMarshall (likely Super Lead or Plexi, model not explicitly confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1974. Ace Frehley used a Fender Telecaster Deluxe for most solos on the first KISS album, including 'Cold Gin'. Amp is widely reported as a Marshall, but exact model not specified for this track. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the original studio solo.
Tone Character(10)
biting midrange attackbright and cuttingclassic British cruncharticulate lead linestight and focusedslightly raw edgeminimal sustainclear note separationvintage 1970s rock solo soundno audible effects
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level technique with clean alternate picking, expressive bends, and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex phrasing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe
AmpMarshall (likely Super Lead or Plexi, model not explicitly confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1974. Ace Frehley used a Fender Telecaster Deluxe for most solos on the first KISS album, including 'Cold Gin'. Amp is widely reported as a Marshall, but exact model not specified for this track. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the original studio solo.
Tone Character(10)
biting midrange attackbright and cuttingclassic British cruncharticulate lead linestight and focusedslightly raw edgeminimal sustainclear note separationvintage 1970s rock solo soundno audible effects
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level technique with clean alternate picking, expressive bends, and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex phrasing.