Riff Tone

Paradigm

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates “Paradigm” Guitar

AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt Tube Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver

compressionMXR MXR CSP202 Custom Comp

Notes

Studio recording for 'Paradigm' (2016, The Stage album). Guitar confirmed as 'Paradigm' model with Invader pickups. Amp confirmed for The Stage sessions. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingcontrolled low-endcrisp high-endfocused midrange punchminimal ambiencemodern metal claritysaturated rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and aggressive palm muting at a high tempo, demanding precision and stamina typical of modern metal rhythm guitar.

Sources

Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard Schecter Synyster Gates “Paradigm” Guitar - Equipboard Avenged Sevenfold – The Stage - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...

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