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Riff Tone
Magic Touch
Kiss
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarWashburn PS10 (Paul Stanley Signature)
AmpMarshall amplifier (likely JMP or JCM800 series, as used by Paul Stanley in late 1970s/early 1980s studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980 (Dynasty album sessions). Gear based on Paul Stanley's known studio rig for this era, as no direct source ties specific gear to 'Magic Touch' but Washburn PS10 and Marshalls are consistently cited for Dynasty-era Kiss studio rhythm work.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyclassic British cruncharticulate chord definitionbright and cuttingfull-bodied midrangeslight natural compressionminimal reverbdynamic and responsivebridge pickup biteno audible modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level control of palm muting, rhythmic precision, and dynamic attack to achieve the classic Kiss crunch and punchy feel.
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Original Gear
GuitarWashburn PS10 (Paul Stanley Signature)
AmpMarshall amplifier (likely JMP or JCM800 series, as used by Paul Stanley in late 1970s/early 1980s studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980 (Dynasty album sessions). Gear based on Paul Stanley's known studio rig for this era, as no direct source ties specific gear to 'Magic Touch' but Washburn PS10 and Marshalls are consistently cited for Dynasty-era Kiss studio rhythm work.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyclassic British cruncharticulate chord definitionbright and cuttingfull-bodied midrangeslight natural compressionminimal reverbdynamic and responsivebridge pickup biteno audible modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level control of palm muting, rhythmic precision, and dynamic attack to achieve the classic Kiss crunch and punchy feel.