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Riff Tone
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Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, Ace Frehley signature not yet in production)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely JMP or JCM800 variant)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (album: Music from 'The Elder'). Ace Frehley is credited for the main riff. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; signal is Les Paul → Marshall stack. No effects loop or rack effects for this part.
Tone Character(10)
tight palm-muted chugsmid-forward punchaggressive bridge pickup attackclassic Marshall crunchbright and articulate highsfocused low endslight amp breakupdry, direct rhythm tonepercussive riffingno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and rhythmic precision but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, Ace Frehley signature not yet in production)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely JMP or JCM800 variant)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (album: Music from 'The Elder'). Ace Frehley is credited for the main riff. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; signal is Les Paul → Marshall stack. No effects loop or rack effects for this part.
Tone Character(10)
tight palm-muted chugsmid-forward punchaggressive bridge pickup attackclassic Marshall crunchbright and articulate highsfocused low endslight amp breakupdry, direct rhythm tonepercussive riffingno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and rhythmic precision but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.