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Solo Tone
Love Gun
Kiss
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1973 or 1974, as used by Ace Frehley in the studio)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100-watt head (Plexi, dimed, through Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Ace Frehley is documented as plugging his Les Paul directly into a Marshall Super Lead, with amp volume and gain on 10. No evidence of pedals or effects except possible light amp reverb. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbiting upper midsclassic British crunchtight, focused attackaggressive pick attackharmonic overtonesslight amp reverbno pedal colorationbridge pickup claritymedium output, vintage humbucker punch
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast tempo, aggressive picking, and expressive bends, but does not feature extreme technical demands like sweep picking or tapping.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1973 or 1974, as used by Ace Frehley in the studio)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100-watt head (Plexi, dimed, through Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Ace Frehley is documented as plugging his Les Paul directly into a Marshall Super Lead, with amp volume and gain on 10. No evidence of pedals or effects except possible light amp reverb. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainbiting upper midsclassic British crunchtight, focused attackaggressive pick attackharmonic overtonesslight amp reverbno pedal colorationbridge pickup claritymedium output, vintage humbucker punch
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast tempo, aggressive picking, and expressive bends, but does not feature extreme technical demands like sweep picking or tapping.