Riff Tone

Planets

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2010s version, as used by Synyster Gates in studio)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for heavy A7X tones in this era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2013 album 'Hail to the King'. Gear reflects studio setup for heavy rhythm/riff sections, not live rig. No evidence of additional pedals for rhythm tone in this section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationclear note separationarticulate low endscooped but present midscompressed attackminimal ambiencefocused rhythmhigh-output humbucker punch

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythm, demanding strong right-hand technique and synchronization.

Sources

Avenged sevenfold Guitar Tone : r/avengedsevenfold - Reddit

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