Solo Tone

Sidewinder

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2005-2006 model)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, City of Evil era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2005; tone for the distorted solo section (not the acoustic outro); Synyster Gates' main rig for City of Evil. No direct evidence of pedals for the solo, but high-gain amp and possible delay/reverb effects are audible.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate high-gain leadaggressive pick attackclear note separationslightly scooped midschunky palm-muted rhythmmodern metal saturationcrisp top-endcontrolled feedback

Difficulty

This solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, legato, and precise articulation under high gain, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Zacky Vengeance, Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist Gear - Equipboard Friday Top: 25 Most Underrated Guitar Solos Sidewinder Acoustic Solo : r/avengedsevenfold - Reddit

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