Solo Tone

Trashed and Scattered

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpBogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayVisual Sound Visual Sound H2O

boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver

Notes

Studio recording for 'City of Evil' (2005); Synyster Gates is seen using the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom with Seymour Duncan Invader pickups and a Bogner Uberschall head in official rig rundowns and making-of footage for this album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate and aggressivehigh-gain saturationcutting lead presenceclear note separationfluid legato runsslight room ambienceharmonic squealsmodern metal clarity

Difficulty

This solo is considered highly technical due to its fast tempo, use of advanced techniques like sweep picking and legato, and the need for precise articulation and control at high speed.

Sources

Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard Avenged Sevenfold Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard A Simple Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone

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