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Riff Tone
Fermi Paradox
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S
AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2023. Gear confirmed for 'The Stage' and 'Life Is But a Dream...' era; Synyster Gates used the Custom-S and JP-2C for this album. No evidence of live-specific gear for this song section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate high-gain saturationpronounced mid-rangeaggressive palm mutingmodern metal claritysaturated but controlled distortiondynamic, harmonized riffsstudio-polishednot overly scoopedpowerful rhythmic attack
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythmic accuracy at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S
AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2023. Gear confirmed for 'The Stage' and 'Life Is But a Dream...' era; Synyster Gates used the Custom-S and JP-2C for this album. No evidence of live-specific gear for this song section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate high-gain saturationpronounced mid-rangeaggressive palm mutingmodern metal claritysaturated but controlled distortiondynamic, harmonized riffsstudio-polishednot overly scoopedpowerful rhythmic attack
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythmic accuracy at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.