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Critical Acclaim
Avenged Sevenfold
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (American Flag finish, as seen in 'making of Critical Acclaim' video)
AmpBogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
Amp Settings
mid5
bass6
gain8.5
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tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endarticulate note separationscooped but present midscutting upper midsmodern metal clarityfast, percussive rhythmminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and tight rhythm, demanding advanced right-hand technique and left-hand synchronization.
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