Riff Tone

Crimson Day

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpBogner Uberschall

PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, likely bridge for riff, but neck possible for clean)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2013 (Hail to the King album). No explicit confirmation of clean amp model for 'Crimson Day' clean section, but all sources and era point to Synyster Gates' signature Schecter and Bogner Uberschall as primary studio rig. Settings inferred for clean section.

Tone Character(10)

shimmering and lushambient and spaciousclear note separationwarm and slightly compressedbell-like cleansnot brittle or harshmodern clean metal ballad tonesubtle chorus modulationstudio-polishedreverb-laden

Difficulty

The clean riff requires precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone - Part 2/3

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