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Seize the Day Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Schecter S-1
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Seize the Day' (City of Evil, 2005). Gear confirmed for Zacky Vengeance on this track's rhythm/riff section. No evidence of pedals or effects other than possible amp reverb. Pickup and amp confirmed by Equipboard; no evidence of live/touring substitutions.

Amp Settings

Mids
5.5
Bass
6
Gain
7
Reverb
1.5
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • modern hard rock crunch
  • articulate palm muting
  • focused midrange
  • controlled low end
  • slightly saturated
  • clear note separation
  • dynamic pick attack
  • no audible modulation
  • subtle amp reverb

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