Solo Tone
St. James
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2012-2013 model, as used on 'The Stage' album sessions)
AmpSchecter Hellwin Stage 100 (Synyster Gates Signature Head)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver
delayVisual Sound Visual Sound H2O Liquid Chorus & Echo
Notes
Studio recording, 2013 era. Gear confirmed for 'The Stage' album sessions and consistent with Synyster Gates' known studio setup for this period. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section of 'St. James'.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and percussive attackarticulate lead linesfluid legato runshigh-gain saturationclear note separationcutting bridge pickup tonemodern metal clarityfast alternate pickingslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo features advanced metal lead techniques, including rapid alternate picking, legato, and expressive phrasing, demanding both speed and precision from the player.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2012-2013 model, as used on 'The Stage' album sessions)
AmpSchecter Hellwin Stage 100 (Synyster Gates Signature Head)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver
delayVisual Sound Visual Sound H2O Liquid Chorus & Echo
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2013 era. Gear confirmed for 'The Stage' album sessions and consistent with Synyster Gates' known studio setup for this period. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section of 'St. James'.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustaintight and percussive attackarticulate lead linesfluid legato runshigh-gain saturationclear note separationcutting bridge pickup tonemodern metal clarityfast alternate pickingslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo features advanced metal lead techniques, including rapid alternate picking, legato, and expressive phrasing, demanding both speed and precision from the player.
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