Riff Tone

Almost Easy

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter S-1 (Zacky Vengeance signature, limited Artist Series, used on 'Almost Easy' studio recording and Live in the LBC 2008)

AmpBogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head

PickupsDuncan Designed HB-102 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationIbanez Ibanez LF7 Lo-Fi Filter

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (Avenged Sevenfold self-titled album). Zacky Vengeance's main rhythm guitar and amp for 'Almost Easy' riff. Ibanez LF7 Lo-Fi Filter pedal used only on 'Almost Easy' per Premier Guitar and Equipboard. No evidence of other pedals or amp-based effects for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate low endmodern metal clarityfocused and dryminimal ambiencecrisp attackcompressed dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold Gear Guide: Gates, Vengeance, Christ Zacky Vengeance, Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist Gear Avenged Sevenfold - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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