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So Far Away

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S 'REV' Guitar
AmpBogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, high-output, ceramic magnet)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver

Notes

Studio recording, 2010-2011 era (Nightmare album). Guitar and amp confirmed for 'So Far Away' riff section by Equipboard and interviews. Settings from Synyster Gates' signature amp are used as a close match; no explicit studio knob settings for this song found.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate palm-muted chugsclear note separationmodern metal clarityfull-bodied low endslightly scooped mids but presentcrisp attackcontrolled sustainaggressive pick attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and clean string muting for clarity, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar ToneSynyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard

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