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Solo Tone
This Means War
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom
AmpMarshall (exact model not specified, likely JVM or JCM800 based on era and artist's known studio use)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Hail to the King' album (2013). Synyster Gates has stated he used his Schecter signature model with Invader pickups for all tracks. Amp is a Marshall, exact model not specified for this song/solo. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this solo in available sources.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustainaggressive bridge pickupwailing whammy bar effectscrunchy and articulatehot, modern metal toneresonant low endclear note separationslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo features rapid-fire picking, advanced whammy bar tricks, and technical phrasing requiring high proficiency and control, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom
AmpMarshall (exact model not specified, likely JVM or JCM800 based on era and artist's known studio use)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Hail to the King' album (2013). Synyster Gates has stated he used his Schecter signature model with Invader pickups for all tracks. Amp is a Marshall, exact model not specified for this song/solo. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this solo in available sources.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationsinging sustainaggressive bridge pickupwailing whammy bar effectscrunchy and articulatehot, modern metal toneresonant low endclear note separationslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo features rapid-fire picking, advanced whammy bar tricks, and technical phrasing requiring high proficiency and control, making it challenging for most players.