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The Stage

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom
AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'The Stage' (2016). Gear confirmed for album sessions. Distorted riff sections use the Synyster Gates Custom with high-output humbuckers into the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate and aggressivechunky low endscooped but present midscrisp, bright top endfast note trackingcompressed, focused punchmodern metal clarityminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm execution at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold – The Stage - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard

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