Solo Tone

This Means War

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpMarshall (exact model not specified, likely JVM or JCM800 based on era and artist's known studio use)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Hail to the King' album (2013). Synyster Gates has stated he used his Schecter signature model with Invader pickups for all tracks. Amp is a Marshall, exact model not specified for this song/solo. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this solo in available sources.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustainaggressive bridge pickupwailing whammy bar effectscrunchy and articulatehot, modern metal toneresonant low endclear note separationslightly scooped mids

Difficulty

The solo features rapid-fire picking, advanced whammy bar tricks, and technical phrasing requiring high proficiency and control, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold talk songwriting and Hail To The King

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