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Deuce Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Kiss

Kiss · 1970s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Telecaster Deluxe
Pickups
Fender Wide Range Humbuckers
Amp
Marshall 50-watt head (likely JMP or Plexi, 1973-74 era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1973-1974. Ace Frehley used a Fender Telecaster Deluxe for most solos on the debut KISS album, plugged straight into a cranked Marshall 50-watt head. No evidence of pedals or effects used in the studio for this solo; Ace was known for a 'guitar-into-amp' approach at this time.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
0.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • classic British crunch
  • singing sustain
  • biting upper mids
  • tight, punchy attack
  • raw, uncompressed drive
  • articulate note separation
  • slight natural compression from amp
  • no audible reverb or delay
  • aggressive pick attack
  • focused, mid-forward solo tone

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on typical Marshall JMP/Plexi settings for classic rock in the 1970s and Ace Frehley's 'cranked Marshall' approach.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or effects used on the studio recording of 'Deuce' solo; Ace Frehley is quoted as being a 'guitar-into-amp' player during this era.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice inferred from typical solo tone and bridge pickup use for lead work; not directly cited.
  • ⚠️No evidence of amp reverb or studio effects on the solo; dry, direct amp tone is audible.
  • ⚠️If alternate sources emerge showing use of a Les Paul or effects on this track, settings may need revision.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Ace Frehley's 'Deuce' solo tone is classic early-70s hard rock: crunchy but not high gain, with a mid-forward Marshall sound, moderate bass, and balanced treble. The recording is dry with little reverb, matching the era's production and Kiss's raw, in-your-face guitar sound.

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