The Collection: Paul Stanley Of KISS

In this episode of "The Collection," host Mark Agnesi is in the KISS Warehouse to explore Paul Stanley's impressive guitar collection.

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KISS is an American icon. They have sold over 100 MILLION records, earning them more gold records than any other band in history, and Paul Stanley was at the front and center for all of it. He has toured the globe for nearly 50 years with one of the most influential rock bands in the world, so you know he has a guitar collection that is made for lovin’.

Join our host, Mark Agnesi, at the KISS Warehouse to get a personal tour of his impressive collection of guitars from the Starchild himself in this new episode of Gibson TV’s “The Collection.”

Watch as Paul Stanley shares some of his favorite Gibson Les Paul guitars, shows us what he regards as his “best-sounding guitar” in the form of his Korina Flying V and reflects on the importance of being a great rhythm guitar player, a skill he honed over decades of performing. Hear the story of his first SG Les Paul, the heartbreak of losing vintage Burst Les Pauls, the story of his mirrored Ibanez PS-10 signature guitar, and see his newest addition, a Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard.

This episode is a treasure trove for KISS fans and vintage guitar lovers alike, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the storied history of one of rock’s most recognizable musicians and his amazing guitar collection. If you’ve ever wanted to know what guitars Paul Stanley plays don’t miss this intimate and revealing exploration of Paul Stanley’s guitar collection, the stories behind them and his enduring love for Gibson guitars.

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0:00 Introducing Paul Stanley
0:54 Interview - Paul’s first guitars
4:33 1994 1959 Reissue Les Paul Standard 1/2
6:55 1994 1959 Reissue Les Paul Standard 2/2
9:36 1979 1959 Reissue Les Paul Standard
12:30 Interview (cont’d) Influences, being a rhythm player & vintage guitars
18:44 1952/57 Les Paul Goldtop Conversion
22:54 1959 Les Paul Standard
26:52 Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Standard
29:10 Interview (cont’d) A love of collecting guitars
36:34 1967 EDS-1275 Doubleneck
41:46 Custom Shop Flying V Custom
47:01 2006 1959 Reissue Korina Flying V
51:03 Interview (cont’d) First Kiss shows & writing classic Kiss songs
58:02 1954 SJ-200
1:02:07 1977 Guild F-512
1:04:48 James Olson “The Rose”
1:09:10 Interview (cont’d) Stage guitars vs studio guitars & Story of Ibanez PS-10
1:15:07 Ibanez PS-10 Prototype
1:19:05 1977 Ibanez PS-10
1:21:32 Ibanez PS-10 “Cracked Mirror” Prototype
1:26:14 Interview (cont’d) 50 years of Kiss, a love of Gibson

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Favorite KISS song? Got a cool KISS story? Let us know in the comments below!

[tomldickinson]

I really appreciate Paul’s take on reissues being valid and often better than many originals. Very unpretentious perspective.

[Airtrooper]

The fact you showed his non-Gibson collection too, that makes me respect you even more as a company, great interview

[ThethChord]

It's refreshing hearing Paul not engulfed in business and drama. Watching him just geek out about guitars like the rest of us is why we love this channel.

[sydguitar]

I love how Paul Stanley doesn't overglorify vintage instruments and acknowledges that not all of them were perfect and many of them had flaws

[williamlangeii]

I met the band, starting with Paul, during the Kiss Alive 3 tour/promotion campaigns. They were sitting in the sun behind a mall outside of Buffalo, NY when the cd came out. I had just broken my back and was in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down at 17 years old. I get there, the line wraps around the mall almost 3 times! I see that and I knew in my condition that I couldn't sit in the sun that long so I decided to leave.

One of the guys that worked for the band saw me leaving and asked if I'd gotten my stuff signed. I told him what happened. He said "c'mon with me" and took me right to the front of the line. This was just before they were starting to sign. So, Paul was at the right-hand of the table, in the 1st position to where the line was and i go to him, grab the pile of stuff i had and right away the security guard behind him pushes the stuff back my way and says "pick ONE thing!!" Paul, grabs his arm and says "leave him alone, it's ok!" and signs EVERYTHING in his perfect signature and spoke with me a little abt why I was in the chair. Then he pushed everything to Gene who also signed everything. The other 2 guys only signed the new cd bc everything else was from the 70s.

Paul and that original security guy treated me like Kiss Family. I may have lost insterest in the band bc of Gene's neverending greed but Paul will always be remembered by me for that day.

[MetalJesusRocks]

The Cracked Mirror guitar is so nostalgic for me. It’s gorgeous and iconic. As a little kid, I was blown away by it and watching Paul playing it. Great video!

[larryadams]

I’m not a Kiss fan but respect their legacy. Paul is an AMAZING guy and this is one of the best interviews Mark has done.

[thepracticingguitarist]

As a lifelong KISS fan, this is truly golden. Wonderful interview and show and tell.

[american_psycho]

If we don't get a "The Collection: Jimmy Page" while he's still with us I will be extremely disappointed. After Slash he's the only other Gibson artist I really want to see

[jimestooper]

I know it's an insanely long shot but Angus Young NEEDS an episode. His SG collection must be absolutely ridiculous, and to see him talk about his fabled first SG and other well known guitars of his would be incredible. I'd love to see what he has kicking around aside from SG's too.

[juliologrono]

Kiss represents so much to me, is the band my father showed me when I was a kid, he passed away when I was 5. Watching this video reminds me how important a music instrument can become to a person, how many stories it can bring. Paul Stanley such a gentleman and a rockstar. Respect. Cheers from Ecuador.

[russwilloughby]

I love how Paul gets excited talking guitars; especially in such a down-to-earth, unpretentious way. Even after all these years the love of his instrument hasn't faded. The best interview, so far.

[MichaelCorran]

Mark. I have absolutely LOVED The Collection BUT Paul Stanley of KISS is for me, the best thus far. Thank You.

[medfielder]

What a beautiful, humble, lovely brother -- bless you Mr. Stanley. Bless you Mark and Gibson for sharing this visit with us 🖤⚡️

[MichaelSorensen-blec]

Childhood friend of mine was a Kiss fanatic, Paul was his hero. He was lucky enough to meet him by chance in a hotel bar back the 90s. Said that Paul was very polite and unpretentious. Good to hear about a fan encountering his hero and having it be a positive experience.

[grandfallsarmy]

What makes this interview special is we hardly ever see or hear Paul talk about guitars. Very very cool and thank you for making this happened

[balke]

Never fails to impress me just how much of a grounded and decent guy Paul Stanley is. Always strikes me as a really gentle and decent guy 👏🏼

[michaelrigoli]

I’ve meet Paul backstage in Boston twice and he is as great of a person as you could ever imagine. At that time I was 51 and my first KISS show was when I was 15 at the orpheum theater in Boston. I showed him my ticket stub with the $8.50 price on it, he was blown away and so grateful for me as a fan.

Everyone in the band was awesome!! We will miss you KISS!

[johnwaterhouse]

First live show, Kiss Alive 2, at the LA Forum. 1977. Cheap Trick opened. Alive 1, Destroyer, Love Gun, Rock and Rollover…
They made Rock fun.
Great job Mark. You asked questions we all wanted to ask.
Hour and a half a half was too short. Paul… thank you for all your hard work to entertain all these years. You are a class act.