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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
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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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