Solo Tone
God Hates Us
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver
Notes
Studio recording for 'God Hates Us' solo section, from the 2010 'Nightmare' album. Gear confirmed for album era; settings estimated from genre and user forums. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo. Pedal boost likely used for solos.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationaggressive pick attackarticulate lead linessinging sustainfocused midrange punchmodern metal claritycontrolled feedbackminimal ambiencecrisp attack
Difficulty
The solo features extremely fast picking, advanced sweep picking, and complex phrasing requiring expert-level technique and precision.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver
Notes
Studio recording for 'God Hates Us' solo section, from the 2010 'Nightmare' album. Gear confirmed for album era; settings estimated from genre and user forums. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo. Pedal boost likely used for solos.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationaggressive pick attackarticulate lead linessinging sustainfocused midrange punchmodern metal claritycontrolled feedbackminimal ambiencecrisp attack
Difficulty
The solo features extremely fast picking, advanced sweep picking, and complex phrasing requiring expert-level technique and precision.
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