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Riff Tone
So Far Away
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S
AmpSchecter Hellwin Stage 100
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2010 album 'Nightmare'. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by Equipboard and interviews. Settings from Synyster Gates' signature amp. No evidence of pedals used for the riff section; effects are likely from amp or post-processing.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate palm-muted chugsmodern metal clarityfull-bodied low endclear note separationaggressive attackslightly compressed dynamicsfocused midrange punchcontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and dynamic picking, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom-S
AmpSchecter Hellwin Stage 100
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2010 album 'Nightmare'. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by Equipboard and interviews. Settings from Synyster Gates' signature amp. No evidence of pedals used for the riff section; effects are likely from amp or post-processing.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate palm-muted chugsmodern metal clarityfull-bodied low endclear note separationaggressive attackslightly compressed dynamicsfocused midrange punchcontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and dynamic picking, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.