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Solo Tone

I Was Made for Lovin' You

Kiss

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1973-1974, three-pickup, 'Smoker' guitar)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, likely modded for more gain)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1979. Ace Frehley played the solo on his Les Paul Custom with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup into a Marshall Super Lead 100. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the studio chain for the solo, aside from possible light delay/reverb added in post-production. No evidence of chorus or flanger on the solo. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Ace Frehley rig for Dynasty album.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbright and articulateclassic Marshall crunchtight low endsmooth upper midsdistinct bridge pickup biteclear note separationnot overly saturatedslight reverb ambienceaggressive pick attack

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced lead technique, with fast pentatonic licks, accurate bends, and expressive vibrato. The phrasing and timing are moderately challenging, but not at a shred or expert level.

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