Solo Tone

Blinded In Chains

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter C-1 FR (Synyster Gates signature, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2005 (City of Evil album). Gear confirmed for album sessions, not just live. No evidence of other guitars or amps used for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight, saturated lead tonesinging sustainarticulate pick attackaggressive high-gain soundclear note separationslight scooped midsmodern metal claritycutting treble presencepunchy low endfluid legato passages

Difficulty

The solo features advanced techniques at high speed, including sweep picking, fast alternate picking, and legato runs, requiring significant technical proficiency and accuracy.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold – City of Evil - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...What are the best amp settings to get an a7x sound? - Reddit

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