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Solo Tone
Deuce
Kiss
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe
AmpMarshall 50-watt head (likely JMP or Plexi, 1973-74 era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1973-1974. Ace Frehley used a Fender Telecaster Deluxe for most solos on the debut KISS album, plugged straight into a cranked Marshall 50-watt head. No evidence of pedals or effects used in the studio for this solo; Ace was known for a 'guitar-into-amp' approach at this time.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchsinging sustainbiting upper midstight, punchy attackraw, uncompressed drivearticulate note separationslight natural compression from ampno audible reverb or delayaggressive pick attackfocused, mid-forward solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced classic rock lead skills, including fast pentatonic licks, accurate bends, and strong rhythmic phrasing. The tempo and energy demand confident technique, but there are no extreme technical challenges beyond solid classic rock soloing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe
AmpMarshall 50-watt head (likely JMP or Plexi, 1973-74 era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1973-1974. Ace Frehley used a Fender Telecaster Deluxe for most solos on the debut KISS album, plugged straight into a cranked Marshall 50-watt head. No evidence of pedals or effects used in the studio for this solo; Ace was known for a 'guitar-into-amp' approach at this time.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchsinging sustainbiting upper midstight, punchy attackraw, uncompressed drivearticulate note separationslight natural compression from ampno audible reverb or delayaggressive pick attackfocused, mid-forward solo tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced classic rock lead skills, including fast pentatonic licks, accurate bends, and strong rhythmic phrasing. The tempo and energy demand confident technique, but there are no extreme technical challenges beyond solid classic rock soloing.