Solo Tone

Clairvoyant Disease

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (2003-2004, original model, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely 2-Channel Rev F or Triple Rectifier, as used on 'Waking the Fallen' sessions)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2003; no direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this solo. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and typical Synyster Gates setup for 'Waking the Fallen'.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate and clearaggressive pick attackslight mid scoopcrisp high endmodern metal leadcontrolled feedbackfast note definitionpunchy and percussive

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced picking speed, accurate string skipping, and expressive phrasing at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Clairvoyant Amp Suite test : r/metalguitar - Reddit What is the recommended guitar riffs/solo on each level of guitarist?

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