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Solo Tone
I Won't See You Tonight, Pt. 2
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter S-1 (Synyster Gates, studio, 2003)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, Multi-Watt)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Waking the Fallen' (2003). Synyster Gates used a Schecter S-1 with Duncan Designed HB-102 pickups through a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of signature models or later gear. No explicit pedal use confirmed for this solo in studio context.
Tone Character(10)
high-gain saturationpronounced midrangesinging sustaintight and percussive attackarticulate lead claritywarm yet cuttingaggressive pick attackmodern metal leadnot scooped, strong midsmelodic, expressive phrasing
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert level due to its high speed, use of sweep picking, complex phrasing, and advanced technical demands typical of Synyster Gates' style.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter S-1 (Synyster Gates, studio, 2003)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, Multi-Watt)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Waking the Fallen' (2003). Synyster Gates used a Schecter S-1 with Duncan Designed HB-102 pickups through a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of signature models or later gear. No explicit pedal use confirmed for this solo in studio context.
Tone Character(10)
high-gain saturationpronounced midrangesinging sustaintight and percussive attackarticulate lead claritywarm yet cuttingaggressive pick attackmodern metal leadnot scooped, strong midsmelodic, expressive phrasing
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert level due to its high speed, use of sweep picking, complex phrasing, and advanced technical demands typical of Synyster Gates' style.