Solo Tone

Dear God

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpBogner Uberschall

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5

mid5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or similar overdrive)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2007-2008 (Avenged Sevenfold self-titled album). Synyster Gates played the solo. Gear confirmed for studio era; live setups may differ.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and articulateslightly scooped midspresent, clear highssmooth legato phrasingdelicate delay trailswarm, saturated leadhigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationcontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced legato technique, expressive bends, and precise timing to match delay repeats, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk "Dear God" solo tone - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar Guitar Tone "Dial In" - Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone Dear Guitar Hero: Avenged Sevenfold | Guitar World

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