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Riff Tone
Planets
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2010s version, as used by Synyster Gates in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for heavy A7X tones in this era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2013 album 'Hail to the King'. Gear reflects studio setup for heavy rhythm/riff sections, not live rig. No evidence of additional pedals for rhythm tone in this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationclear note separationarticulate low endscooped but present midscompressed attackminimal ambiencefocused rhythmhigh-output humbucker punch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythm, demanding strong right-hand technique and synchronization.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2010s version, as used by Synyster Gates in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for heavy A7X tones in this era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2013 album 'Hail to the King'. Gear reflects studio setup for heavy rhythm/riff sections, not live rig. No evidence of additional pedals for rhythm tone in this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationclear note separationarticulate low endscooped but present midscompressed attackminimal ambiencefocused rhythmhigh-output humbucker punch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythm, demanding strong right-hand technique and synchronization.