Solo Tone

Nightmare

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid5

treble8

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionMXR MXR CSP202 Custom Comp

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2010. Gear confirmed for 'Nightmare' album sessions; Synyster Gates used his signature Schecter with Invader pickups and a Mesa Dual Rectifier for heavy solo tones.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive pick attackarticulate high notesscooped midscrisp, cutting treblechunky low endfluid legatopinch harmonics with bitefast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

The solo features fast alternate picking, sweep picking, and advanced legato techniques, requiring high technical proficiency and control at a fast tempo.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold – Nightmare - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard How do you get a tone like avenged sevenfold's solos - Reddit Avenged sevenfold Guitar Tone : r/avengedsevenfold - Reddit

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