Solo Tone

Scream

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpPeavey 6505 Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (bridge, humbucker), Sustainiac (neck, active sustainer)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2007-2008 era for 'Avenged Sevenfold' album. Gear confirmed for Synyster Gates in this era; solo section uses bridge pickup and likely Sustainiac for select notes. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate high-outputsearing lead linesaggressive palm mutingmelodic yet intensefluid legatopinch harmonics with clarityhigh-gain saturationmodern metal lead sound

Difficulty

The solo features advanced shred techniques at high speed, including sweep picking, fast alternate picking, and precise legato, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard What are the best amp settings to get an a7x sound? - Reddit Bullet for My Valentine Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Question regarding Syn's guitar technique... : r/avengedsevenfold

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