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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Paul Stanley<\/b>
(1952)<\/p>\n
Band:<\/b> Kiss
Main guitar:<\/b> Washburn Signature
Must-hear track:<\/b> *Love Gun*<\/p>\n
In the United States, Kiss is much more than just a band: it’s a religion, a cultural phenomenon of outrageous proportions (their fan club, the infamous Kiss Army, even includes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice among its members). Every American has a story with Kiss\u2014how they discovered the band’s music, how they dressed up as the Starchild or the Demon for Halloween, and often how they were inspired to pick up an instrument after hearing Kiss for the first time.<\/p>\n
The band members basically invented the pyrotechnic stage show, and their mastery of merchandising could inspire even the most shameless manager.<\/p>\n
Founding members Gene Simmons (bass\/vocals) and Paul Stanley (rhythm guitar\/vocals) are the cornerstone of the band. They were there in 1973, and they\u2019re still here for yet another farewell tour. Together, they form a Lennon\u2013McCartney kind of duo for hard rock, with undeniable songwriting talent\u2014so many of their songs have become enduring hits. Paul Stanley is the one with the higher, bluesier voice, and a tone that’s instantly recognizable. His guitar playing is basic, but he holds the secret weapon every rock musician dreams of: a right hand built for riffing, capable of making an entire stadium stomp in rhythm. While Ace Frehley was the ultimate flamboyant lead guitarist, Stanley commands the stage with his charisma and the huge Marshall-driven tone of his guitars.<\/p>\n
Over the years, Paul has built a great guitar collection, including a few Bursts that he uses only in the studio. On stage, he was long associated with the Ibanez Iceman, and later switched to Washburn, who now crafts his excellent signature models. Platform boots not included\u2014but strongly recommended.<\/p>\n
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The iconic leader of Kiss, guitarist Paul Stanley quickly turned his guitars into an extension of his extravagant stage outfits. In that spirit, he partnered early on with Ibanez to design instruments that matched his flamboyant and over-the-top look. The now-famous PS10 was Paul Stanley\u2019s very first signature model.<\/strong><\/p>\n Released in 1978, the PS10 introduced the guitar shape that would become forever associated with Paul Stanley: the legendary Iceman. It features a maple top with abalone binding, a mahogany body paired with a hard maple neck, and a polished rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays. The tailpiece is adorned with a distinctive chrome arrow-shaped ornament.<\/p>\n Beyond its unmistakable body shape, the PS10 also bears Paul Stanley\u2019s name\u2014etched on the lower part of the fretboard\u2014and a facsimile of his signature on the headstock. Over the years, Stanley has remained loyal to this design, continuing to evolve it with his unmatched sense of showmanship, eventually leading to the now-legendary Mirror Ball made of shattered glass. The model offered by Matt\u2019s Guitar Shop comes from the very first run of PS10s by Ibanez. Made in 1978, it is signed on the pickguard by Paul Stanley himself. A true vintage guitar with an iconic silhouette, approved by the rock legend himself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[353],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-16721","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-sold","7":"pa_artiste-paul-stanley-en","8":"pa_disponibilite-sold","9":"pa_marque-ibanez-en","11":"first","12":"outofstock","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n