Solo Tone
Gunslinger
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2007-2008 model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 era, no direct source for exact solo section gear but based on band/era standards and Synyster Gates' known studio rig for the self-titled album.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth legato runsarticulate high notesclear note separationslightly scooped midstight low endmodern metal lead tonefluid bendsmoderate amp reverbpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The solo is considered one of the easier A7X solos, with moderate tempo, straightforward phrasing, and accessible techniques for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2007-2008 model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 era, no direct source for exact solo section gear but based on band/era standards and Synyster Gates' known studio rig for the self-titled album.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth legato runsarticulate high notesclear note separationslightly scooped midstight low endmodern metal lead tonefluid bendsmoderate amp reverbpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The solo is considered one of the easier A7X solos, with moderate tempo, straightforward phrasing, and accessible techniques for intermediate players.
Gunslinger settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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