Solo Tone

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Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2010 model, as used on 'Nightmare' album)

AmpPeavey 5150 head into Orange 4x12 cabinet

PickupsSeymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording for 'Nightmare' album (2010). Gear confirmed for album era and recommended for this tone; no explicit confirmation for solo section, but Synyster Gates is known to use this setup for solos on this album. Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer used as boost. No evidence of additional effects for solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive pick attackarticulate note separationmodern metal saturationcrisp high endfocused low end punchslightly scooped midsfluid legato passagesfast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

The solo features advanced metal techniques including fast alternate picking, sweep picking, and fluid legato runs, demanding high technical proficiency and precision.

Sources

Amp Settings : r/avengedsevenfold - Reddit Avenged Sevenfold – Nightmare - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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