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Riff Tone
Mr. Speed
Kiss
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe (mid-1970s, mini-humbuckers, Ace Frehley)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, cranked)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976 (Rock and Roll Over album). No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; classic Marshall Les Paul setup. No live/touring gear included.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyclassic British crunchmidrange bitearticulate attackslightly compressedclear note separationwarm but aggressivedistinct pick attackno audible modulationfocused low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, punchy rhythm playing and precise pick attack, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe (mid-1970s, mini-humbuckers, Ace Frehley)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, cranked)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976 (Rock and Roll Over album). No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; classic Marshall Les Paul setup. No live/touring gear included.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyclassic British crunchmidrange bitearticulate attackslightly compressedclear note separationwarm but aggressivedistinct pick attackno audible modulationfocused low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, punchy rhythm playing and precise pick attack, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.