Riff Tone

Fermi Paradox

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S

AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or similar overdrive)

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2023. Gear confirmed for 'The Stage' and 'Life Is But a Dream...' era; Synyster Gates used the Custom-S and JP-2C for this album. No evidence of live-specific gear for this song section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate high-gain saturationpronounced mid-rangeaggressive palm mutingmodern metal claritysaturated but controlled distortiondynamic, harmonized riffsstudio-polishednot overly scoopedpowerful rhythmic attack

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythmic accuracy at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold – The Stage - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone | Ultimate Guitar Avenged Sevenfold Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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