Solo Tone

Unholy Confessions

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S

AmpBogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader (bridge), Sustainiac (neck)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver

Notes

Studio recording for 'Unholy Confessions' (2003, Waking the Fallen). Synyster Gates is confirmed to use the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup and Bogner Uberschall amp for this era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the solo section on the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate and cuttingaggressive attackslightly scooped midsfull-bodied low endclear note separationminimal ambiencefast responsecrisp treble for solo clarity

Difficulty

The solo features fast runs, advanced picking techniques, and requires precise articulation at a high tempo, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear, Amp Rig & Pedalboard | Equipboard Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S "REV" Guitar - Equipboard

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