Riff Tone

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Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (2008, black with silver pinstripes)

AmpMarshall JVM410H (studio recording, 2008 era, likely with EL34 tubes)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers (Synyster Gates Custom Shop model, ceramic magnet, high output)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionMXR MXR Studio Compressor

Notes

Studio recording for 'Hail to the King' album (2013), but tone and gear are consistent with Synyster Gates' typical studio setup for heavy rhythm. Settings and gear are based on verified interviews and published guides for Avenged Sevenfold's rhythm tone. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this specific riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate attackfocused midrange punchaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityclear note separationslight compressionminimal ambiencepercussive low end

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, aggressive alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise synchronization with drums, as well as string skipping and rapid position shifts typical of modern metal rhythm guitar.

Sources

A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone Avenged Sevenfold Gear Guide: Gates, Vengeance, Christ - Premier Guitar

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