Solo Tone

Exist

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Exist' (2016, The Stage album). Gear confirmed for album era; no evidence of live/touring substitutions for this solo. No explicit mention of alternate guitars or amps for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and articulate lead linesfluid legato runsaggressive pick attackclear note separationmodern metal lead tonerich harmonic overtonescompressed and consistent dynamicscutting presence in the mixslightly scooped mids

Difficulty

The solo in 'Exist' is highly technical, featuring rapid-fire alternate picking, sweep picking, tapping, and expressive wah/delay use, demanding expert-level technique and timing.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold – The Stage - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone Dear Guitar Hero: Avenged Sevenfold | Guitar World

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