Riff Tone

Nightmare

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpBogner Uberschall (studio), possibly Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Schecter Hellwin Stage 100 (live, but not for this studio recording)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2010. Clean sections likely used the Bogner Uberschall's clean channel, as referenced in multiple gear rundowns for the 'Nightmare' album. The Schecter Synyster Gates Custom with Seymour Duncan Invader pickups is confirmed as Synyster's main guitar for this era and album. No evidence of live rig for this specific clean part.

Tone Character(10)

clean and bell-likearticulate and clearslightly compressedwarm with high-end sparklestudio polishedtight low endnot boomysubtle reverb ambienceno audible modulationno breakup or overdrive

Difficulty

The clean riff requires accurate picking and muting for clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold – Nightmare - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone Zacky Vengeance, Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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