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Riff Tone
What Makes The World Go Round
Kiss
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, Ace Frehley spec)
AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head (1970s, likely Super Lead or Master Volume model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Ace Frehley played the main riff on the Unmasked album. No evidence of pedals for the riff section; amp distortion only. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
full and punchyclassic British crunchclear pick attackmidrange presencenot overly saturatedtight rhythm articulationslightly compressedwarm but not muddyarticulate chord definitionmoderate sustain
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its tight, punchy rhythm and syncopation, but does not require advanced lead techniques or fast alternate picking.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, Ace Frehley spec)
AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head (1970s, likely Super Lead or Master Volume model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Ace Frehley played the main riff on the Unmasked album. No evidence of pedals for the riff section; amp distortion only. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
full and punchyclassic British crunchclear pick attackmidrange presencenot overly saturatedtight rhythm articulationslightly compressedwarm but not muddyarticulate chord definitionmoderate sustain
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its tight, punchy rhythm and syncopation, but does not require advanced lead techniques or fast alternate picking.