Solo Tone

Beast and the Harlot

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (City of Evil era, with Seymour Duncan Invader pickups, red pole pieces)

AmpBogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-8 Invader (bridge, humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2005 (City of Evil album). Guitar confirmed via video at 1:37 in the 'Beast and the Harlot' music video and Equipboard. Amp confirmed via City of Evil studio rig documentation. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate note separationaggressive attackclear pick definitionslightly scooped midsbright and cutting top endpunchy low endfluid legato passagespinch harmonics and fast alternate picking

Difficulty

The solo features advanced shred techniques including sweep picking, rapid alternate picking, and fast legato runs, requiring expert-level technical proficiency and precise timing.

Sources

Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard Avenged Sevenfold – City of Evil - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...Synyster Gates' Guitars | Equipboard

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