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Save Me
Avenged Sevenfold
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter S-1 (Zacky Vengeance signature or standard, as seen in studio video for 'Save Me')
AmpMarshall JVM410H (likely, based on era and band’s studio rig for 'Nightmare' album)
Amp Settings
mid5.5
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingslightly scooped midscrisp and cutting treblecontrolled low endmodern metal claritydynamic pick attackfocused rhythm crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and tight rhythm, demanding advanced right-hand technique and stamina.
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