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Solo Tone

(O)rdinary

Avenged Sevenfold

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom
AmpSchecter Hellwin USA 100 Head (EL34-powered, British-voiced, Synyster Gates signature)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2023 (Life Is But a Dream... album). Synyster Gates' signature guitar and amp are confirmed as his main studio rig for this era. Effects are primarily handled by Fractal Axe-Fx II for modulation/time-based effects, with a rack-mounted Dunlop DCR-2SR Cry Baby for wah. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)
tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate and clear note separationaggressive attacksmooth legatocutting high end without harshnessfluid bendsmidrange-focusedmodern metal clarityclear pinch harmonics

Difficulty

The solo features advanced shred techniques at high speed, including sweep picking, fast legato, and wide intervallic leaps, demanding expert-level technical proficiency and control.

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