Riff Tone

Shepherd of Fire

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Shepherd of Fire' (2013, Hail to the King album). Settings and gear are for the main riff/distorted rhythm section, not the solo. Synyster Gates' signature model and amp confirmed for this era and album.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainchunky low endarticulate and clearaggressive pick attackfocused midsminimal ambiencemodern metal claritycontrolled feedbackpunchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast palm-muted picking and precise rhythm, typical of modern metal, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone Avenged sevenfold Guitar Tone : r/avengedsevenfold Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S - What To Know & Where To Buy

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