The Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom is a Gibson electric guitar, currently around $8800. Close alternatives include the Gibson Les Paul Custom 'Smoker' and the Gibson Sg Standard 1968. It pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100 and the Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12".
Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom
Gibson · electric guitar
The Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom is the KISS guitarist's signature, a triple-humbucker Les Paul Custom (often with DiMarzio pickups) finished in cherry sunburst with his lightning-bolt inlays. It delivers the thick, sustaining, midrange-rich Les Paul voice central to Ace's hard-rock leads, with the flexibility of three pickups. It suits classic hard rock and arena rock.
- hard rock
- thick
- midrange
- lead
- les paul tone
- arena rock
- sustain
- rich
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom is commonly used in
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
16% matchBlackstar St. James 100 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12"
Mesa Boogie
16% matchMesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchPut Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 for more high gain on top
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Synergy SL2 Module for more high gain on top
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Pedals that stack with the Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
18% matchRun mid-forward into ThorpyFX The Dane for more fuzzy on top
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
18% matchWren and Cuff Box of War OG layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz for more high gain on top
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchPut Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchRun mid-forward into EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter for more fuzzy on top
Blackstar ID:X Floor One
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar ID:X Floor One layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Friedman Box of Doom Distortion
Friedman
tonal matchPut Friedman Box of Doom Distortion in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom?+
The closest matches in character are the Gibson Les Paul Custom 'Smoker', the Gibson Sg Standard 1968, the Dean V. Budget picks: Gibson Sg Custom 1960s. Boutique upgrades: Angus young signature SG 2000-2008.
What pairs well with the Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar St. James 100, Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12", Friedman BE-Mini Head — Blackstar St. James 100 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal.
How much does the Gibson Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom cost?+
Around $8800 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).