Riff Tone

God Damn

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

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Notes

Studio recording for 'God Damn' (2016, The Stage album). Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for riff section. Rhythm guitar by Synyster Gates. Wizard Vintage Modern 100W also seen in studio but JP-2C is primary for main riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationchunky low endslightly scooped midscrisp attackcontrolled distortionlow noise floorfocused rhythm clarity

Difficulty

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

This tone has been researched 3 times by the community

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Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom

AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

This tone has been researched 3 times by the community

Notes

Tone Character(10)

Difficulty

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

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