Solo Tone

Dear God

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarcountry2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely with Sustainiac system, but for clean sections, a Fender Telecaster was also used live)

AmpBogner Uberschall (studio, per Synyster Gates interviews); Fender-style clean amp possible for clean sections, but no direct evidence

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (Synyster Gates Custom) or Fender Telecaster single coils (live); likely neck pickup for clean solo

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording (2007-2008, self-titled album). Synyster Gates is confirmed to use Bogner Uberschall for most tones, but live Zacky Vengeance used a Fender Telecaster for 'Dear God' clean parts. No direct studio confirmation of Telecaster or amp for clean solo, but Telecaster is visible in live performances. Settings below are estimated for studio clean section.

Tone Character(10)

clean and shimmeringbright, glassy top endwarm, rounded lowsslight compression and sustainchorus and delay effects presentstudio-quality claritywide stereo imagearticulate note separationgentle attackno audible breakup

Difficulty

The clean solo is technically accessible but requires careful control of dynamics, timing, and clarity, especially with layered effects.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Zacky Vengeance, Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Dear Guitar Hero: Avenged Sevenfold | Guitar World A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone

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