Riff Tone

Mattel

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S

AmpMarshall JVM410H or Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III (amp modeling of JVM410H/Rectifier); likely JVM410H for studio

PickupsSeymour Duncan Syn Invader (bridge), Sustainiac (neck)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2023 (Life Is But a Dream... album). Synyster Gates' signature Schecter with Syn Invader bridge pickup is standard for modern A7X rhythm tones. Amp is likely Marshall JVM410H or modeled equivalent in Axe-Fx III, as per band and tech interviews. Mesa Rectifier also possible but less likely for this album. No evidence of pedals or time-based effects in riff section; noise gate likely used for tightness.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate rhythmscooped midshigh-gain saturationprecise attackdry and immediatechunky low endclear note separationminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding strong right-hand technique and noise control for clarity in a high-gain setting.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Avenged sevenfold Guitar Tone : r/avengedsevenfold - Reddit Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard

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