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Kiss - Goin' Blind - Guitar Solo Tab

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About Goin' Blind

Originally recorded in the early days of Kiss, "Goin' Blind" sits in a slower, more brooding corner of their catalog compared to the band's harder-hitting material. Played in E minor at 120 BPM in standard tuning, it has a mid-tempo rock feel that rewards attention to dynamics and touch rather than raw speed. The chord work leans on open and barre positions in the key of E minor, so getting clean transitions between them is the real priority. The lead guitar parts call for controlled, singing bends and vibrato, and any sloppiness in those bends will stand out against the relatively sparse arrangement. Use the Practice Toolbar to slow down and loop the lead passages until the pitch of each bend is locked in and steady. Within Hard Rock this kind of tempo actually demands more patience from a guitarist than a fast track does, because every note has space around it to breathe and be judged.

  • The song sits in E minor in standard E tuning, so no retuning is needed before you start.
  • At 120 BPM the tempo is moderate, meaning phrasing and vibrato control matter more than picking speed.
  • Focus practice on bending accuracy in the lead parts, using the Practice Toolbar slowed down to check pitch.

How to Play Goin' Blind

Tuning: E Standard · Key: E minor · Tempo: 120 BPM

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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