Solo Tone

Not Ready to Die (From "Call of the Dead")

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpMarshall JVM410H

PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2011. Synyster Gates is known to use his signature Schecter with Seymour Duncan Invader pickups and Marshall JVM410H for Avenged Sevenfold's heavy/solo tones in this era. Settings are based on published Synyster Gates amp settings for studio tones, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate high-endaggressive pick attackhigh-gain saturationclear note separationslight mid boostmodern metal claritycontrolled feedbackcrisp attack

Difficulty

The solo features rapid-fire alternate picking, complex legato passages, wide string skips, and expressive bends/vibrato, demanding advanced technical proficiency and control.

Sources

A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone Zacky Vengeance, Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist Gear - Equipboard

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