Riff Tone

Magic

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpSchecter Hellwin Stage 100 (EL34-powered, high-gain British-voiced head)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Decimator Noise Reduction

Notes

Studio recording, 2023. Synyster Gates' signature amp and guitar, as used on recent Avenged Sevenfold albums. No evidence of live-specific substitutions for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate high-gain rhythmaggressive palm mutingmidrange punchsaturated but clearmodern metal clarityfast note definitioncontrolled feedbackminimal ambiencefocused low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at high gain, with complex rhythm patterns and precise timing to match the aggressive metal style.

Sources

A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone | Ultimate Guitar Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard Avenged Sevenfold Gear Guide: Gates, Vengeance, Christ - Premier Guitar What are the best amp settings to get an a7x sound?

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