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Riff Tone

She's So European

Kiss

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s, Ace Frehley signature not yet released)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely JMP or JCM800 variant)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1980. Gear inferred from Ace Frehley's known studio rig for 'Unmasked' era and period interviews. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; amp distortion is primary. Pickup selector set to bridge. No chorus, flanger, or delay audible in riff. No pedalboard evidence for this song section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and punchybright and cuttingfocused midrangeclassic Marshall crunchpercussive attackclear note separationminimal ambienceslight amp breakupbridge pickup biteno audible modulation

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and rhythmic precision, but uses straightforward power chords and picking patterns, making it accessible to intermediate players.

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