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Solo Tone
Sidewinder
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2005-2006 model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, City of Evil era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2005; tone for the distorted solo section (not the acoustic outro); Synyster Gates' main rig for City of Evil. No direct evidence of pedals for the solo, but high-gain amp and possible delay/reverb effects are audible.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate high-gain leadaggressive pick attackclear note separationslightly scooped midschunky palm-muted rhythmmodern metal saturationcrisp top-endcontrolled feedback
Difficulty
This solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, legato, and precise articulation under high gain, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2005-2006 model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, City of Evil era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2005; tone for the distorted solo section (not the acoustic outro); Synyster Gates' main rig for City of Evil. No direct evidence of pedals for the solo, but high-gain amp and possible delay/reverb effects are audible.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate high-gain leadaggressive pick attackclear note separationslightly scooped midschunky palm-muted rhythmmodern metal saturationcrisp top-endcontrolled feedback
Difficulty
This solo requires advanced technical skill, including fast picking, legato, and precise articulation under high gain, making it challenging for most players.