The master pickup maker tells us how his problem-solving mindset took him from repair shop to working with the biggest names ...

This limited edition replica of the late Jeff Beck's most-famous Les Paul arrives on the great man's birthday, and is strapped with Gibson USA Custombucker pickups ...

Frehley aligns well within rock’s exclusive set of guitar gods. Sunburst Gibson Les Paul in hand, Frehley’s contributions with KISS ranged from a propulsive “Detroit Rock City” to the ...

“They were demanding, quite honestly, that we play with the two original guys, Peter and Ace, and at this point, that would be demeaning to the band, and also would give some people confusion,” ...

Ace Frehley's new "Space Invader" debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 in August. The next highest solo record for a Kiss member was bass man Gene Simmons, who notched a No. 22 with his solo ...

And indeed, Ace has been an influence on countless players, thanks to his well-loved guitar licks and melodic solos, all of it performed on a Gibson Les Paul.

Ace Frehley – Stage 954 The Casino, Dania Beach, Florida – 22 February 2025. Photo: Rayna Leigh/MetalTalk There is no imitation of Paul Stanley’s crowd work or Gene’s stunts. Ace’s band does not need ...

I had a heavy Les Paul around my neck, and my body should have fallen forward—but I didn’t.” Fortunately, though his hands took quite the shock from the rail, the Kiss founder avoided what could have ...

“I used a Gibson Les Paul Standard ‘honeyburst’ that I bought at Manny’s Music. It was only a couple of years old. I plugged that into a 100-watt JMP Super Lead Marshall.

When there was a party, it was often at my house, and I was entertaining.” By this time, Ace Frehley of KISS had altered Mike’s horizons. Fast forward to 18 months ago.

Gibson, which issued Donald Trump a cease and desist on Monday for allegedly infringing on the Les Paul’s body shape, wasn’t the only brand affected, with some fake Fenders, Gretsches, and ...

Info: 276-696-3660 Web, audio and video: www.apbcofficial.com Music Notes KISS’ Ace Frehley brought his “New York Groove” to Johnson City’s Freedom Hall last Friday night.