Solo Tone

Cosmic

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom Headless 6-string with Sustainiac

AmpFriedman Dirty Shirley

PickupsFishman Fluence Synyster Gates Signature (active, with Sustainiac in neck position)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionMXR MXR Studio Compressor

overdriveRevv Revv G2

otherLine 6 Line 6 HX Stomp (Pitch Shifter Block)

delayStrymon Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Strymon Volante or Strymon Deco)

reverbStrymon or UAFX Reverb pedal (model unknown, likely Strymon Cloudburst or UAFX Heavenly)

phaserMXR MXR Phase 95

Notes

Studio recording, 2023 (Life Is But a Dream... album). Gear confirmed via Equipboard and Premier Guitar rig rundown. Sustainiac used for infinite sustain in solo. Friedman Dirty Shirley confirmed as primary amp for studio work in this era.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid legato runsharmonic feedbackcrystal-clear articulationtight low endmodern metal clarityexpressive vibratosoaring melodic linespitch-shifted harmonicsambient space in solo

Difficulty

The solo features advanced techniques including rapid legato, alternate picking, pitch-shifted harmonics, and expressive vibrato, all requiring expert control and timing with effects.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold Gear Guide: Gates, Vengeance, Christ Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard guitar effects for cosmic : r/avengedsevenfold

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