One of Ace Frehley’s iconic custom “Smoker” Gibson Les Paul guitars, used extensively during KISS’ 1999 Psycho Circus World Tour and the band’s 2000-2001 Farewell Tour – his last with KISS – is set to be auctioned via GottaHaveRockandRoll.com from November 19 to December 5. Signed by Frehley and accompanied by photos and a certificate of authenticity, this sunburst guitar features his famous smoke effects innovation, where smoke bombs and a halogen bulb were installed in the guitar’s neck cavity and remotely triggered to enhance his performances. Frehley, who passed away last month at 74, was celebrated not only as a pioneering guitarist but also as an innovator in rock guitar special effects, inspiring generations with his “Smoker,” “Light,” and “Rocket” guitars that set new standards in rock performance artistry. The guitar comes from Frehley’s personal collection, and is expected to fetch $150,000 – $200,000 at auction. (Rolling Stone)
