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Kiss - Deuce s - Guitar Solo Tab

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About Deuce s

"Deuce" is one of the earliest and most recognisable cuts from Kiss, and it rewards guitarists who take the time to break it down properly. The song is built on a hard-driving riff in A major that leans into palm muting and aggressive pick attack, so getting that tight, punchy feel right matters as much as hitting the notes. Running in Eb Standard tuning, every string sits a half step below standard pitch, which means you need to retune before you can play along accurately. At 120 BPM the tempo is steady and manageable, but the riff has to lock in with the drums to feel convincing, so rushing it even slightly shows. The solo section in Hard Rock style calls for confident bending and a bright, overdriven tone. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop the riff and the solo entry point slowed down until the transitions feel automatic, then bring it up to full tempo.

  • The song is played in Eb Standard tuning, so drop every string a half step before trying to play along with the recording.
  • The central riff relies on tight palm muting and a firm pick attack to get the punchy, aggressive feel the track demands.
  • At 120 BPM the tempo is approachable, but locking the riff precisely to the beat is what separates a convincing performance from a sloppy one.

How to Play Deuce s

Tuning: Eb Standard · Key: A major · Tempo: 120 BPM

It is played in Eb standard, a half step down, so tune down before you start or every position and bend will sit a half step sharp against the recording.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 120 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Ace Frehley's 1959 Les Paul Standard with stock PAF humbuckers delivers the warm, singing sustain that defines Kiss's lead tone when cranked through Marshall amplifiers. The moderate output and responsiveness of PAFs let his solos cut through without compression, creating that vocal-quality sustain signature to the classic era.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Les Paul Custom's thick mahogany body and humbucker configuration provide the foundational warmth and sustain essential to Kiss's rhythm and lead work throughout their career. Its slightly hotter output compared to standard models contributes to the band's characteristically thick, aggressive tone.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

Ace Frehley switched to the JCM800 in his later Kiss years, using its tighter, more defined gain structure to achieve singing leads and aggressive rhythm tones. The 100-watt model's preamp-driven breakup, pushed hard with master volume around 6-7, anchors Kiss's powerful, sustain-heavy sound.

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)
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Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

The Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi was Ace Frehley's primary amplifier during Kiss's classic era, delivering natural tube breakup and responsive dynamics when cranked loud. This head's warm, organic gain is fundamental to the singing quality and sustain heard on iconic Kiss solos and rhythm work.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Ace Frehley uses the Cry Baby wah expressively throughout Kiss solos, most famously parked in a half-open position on 'Detroit Rock City' for a vocal-like tonal boost. The pedal's dynamic responsiveness pairs perfectly with his PAF-equipped Les Paul and cranked Marshall for expressive, singing lead work.

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