GuitarDistortedSolo
I Was Made for Lovin' You Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Kiss
Kiss · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1973-1974, three-pickup, 'Smoker' guitar)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, likely modded for more gain)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1979. Ace Frehley played the solo on his Les Paul Custom with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup into a Marshall Super Lead 100. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the studio chain for the solo, aside from possible light delay/reverb added in post-production. No evidence of chorus or flanger on the solo. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Ace Frehley rig for Dynasty album.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- bright and articulate
- classic Marshall crunch
- tight low end
- smooth upper mids
- distinct bridge pickup bite
- clear note separation
- not overly saturated
- slight reverb ambience
- aggressive pick attack