Riff Tone

Critical Acclaim

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Custom American Flag

AmpBogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker), Sustainiac (neck, not used for riff)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (Avenged Sevenfold self-titled album). Guitar and amp confirmed in 'making of Critical Acclaim' video and Equipboard. Settings estimated due to lack of explicit studio knob values. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endarticulate pick attackscooped but present midsmodern metal clarityclear note separationminimal ambienceslight amp reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm, making it challenging for most players. The tempo and technical demands place it at a 'hard' difficulty.

Sources

Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard Avenged Sevenfold – Avenged Sevenfold - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard M. Shadows | Equipboard

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