Riff Tone

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Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S

AmpMarshall JVM410H (studio recording, 2023 era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5

mid5.5

treble8

reverb1

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2023. Main riff section. Synyster Gates' signature Schecter with high-output Invader humbucker into Marshall JVM410H. No confirmed evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationscooped low endpronounced high-end fizzarticulate attackwarm yet bitingdistinct edgefocused midrangemodern metal clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with complex rhythm patterns and synchronization, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Avenged Sevenfold Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Guide to Avenged Sevenfold Guitar Tone - Part 2/3

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