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Riff Tone

Scream

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom
AmpBogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver

Notes

Studio recording for 'Scream' (Avenged Sevenfold, 2008). Gear confirmed for album era by Equipboard and making-of DVD. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for this section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate pick attackchunky low endfocused midrangecrisp treblecontrolled feedbackmodern metal clarityaggressive palm mutingdynamic response

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight palm muting and fast alternate picking, with complex rhythm patterns and precise timing, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | EquipboardWhat are the best amp settings to get an a7x sound? - Reddit

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