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Riff Tone
Deuce
Kiss
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1973-74, Ace Frehley)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, early 1970s, likely JMP 1959 model)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1973-1974 for debut album 'Kiss'. No evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section. All sources and audio indicate straight guitar-to-amp signal for the main riff.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight, percussive riffingpunchy midrangeraw, aggressive attackarticulate pick definitionminimal sustain, fast decayno audible reverb or delaydry, in-your-face soundslight amp breakupbridge pickup bite
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its tight palm muting and rhythmic precision, but uses basic power chords and straightforward picking, making it accessible to intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely 1973-74, Ace Frehley)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, early 1970s, likely JMP 1959 model)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1973-1974 for debut album 'Kiss'. No evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section. All sources and audio indicate straight guitar-to-amp signal for the main riff.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight, percussive riffingpunchy midrangeraw, aggressive attackarticulate pick definitionminimal sustain, fast decayno audible reverb or delaydry, in-your-face soundslight amp breakupbridge pickup bite
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its tight palm muting and rhythmic precision, but uses basic power chords and straightforward picking, making it accessible to intermediate players.