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Riff Tone
Tonight the World Dies
Avenged Sevenfold
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (2009 era, likely with Sustainiac system)
AmpMarshall JVM410H
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2009-2010 (Nightmare album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this song's riff section. Tuned to E Standard. Gear inferred from band’s known studio setup for Nightmare era and Synyster Gates’ typical recording rig.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothslightly compressedclear note separationrounded attackmid-gain cruncharticulate chord voicingsstudio-polished clarityno harsh fizzmelodic and expressivetight low end
Difficulty
The riff section uses simple chord shapes and a moderate tempo, making it accessible for most players with basic technique.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter Synyster Gates Custom (2009 era, likely with Sustainiac system)
AmpMarshall JVM410H
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2009-2010 (Nightmare album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this song's riff section. Tuned to E Standard. Gear inferred from band’s known studio setup for Nightmare era and Synyster Gates’ typical recording rig.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothslightly compressedclear note separationrounded attackmid-gain cruncharticulate chord voicingsstudio-polished clarityno harsh fizzmelodic and expressivetight low end
Difficulty
The riff section uses simple chord shapes and a moderate tempo, making it accessible for most players with basic technique.