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Love Gun Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Kiss
Kiss · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (3-pickup, black/cream, 1970s)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge position, likely stock for Ace Frehley in this era)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, cranked for overdrive)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1977. Ace Frehley played the solo on the original 'Love Gun' recording. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp overdrive and possibly light spring reverb from the amp. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for the solo section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- aggressive bridge pickup bite
- classic British crunch
- tight, articulate lead lines
- harmonic-rich overdrive
- punchy attack
- smooth sustain for bends
- slight amp compression
- slightly bright, cutting solo tone
- no audible modulation or delay