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Sidewinder Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, high output, bridge position)
Amp
Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2005 (City of Evil album). Gear confirmed for album sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped midrange
- high-gain saturation
- articulate pick attack
- aggressive palm muting
- chunky low end
- crisp high end bite
- modern metal clarity
- fast alternate picking
- precise note separation
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source for exact amp knob settings; values estimated based on typical Bogner Uberschall settings for 2000s metal and genre/era conventions.
- No explicit pedal/effect model confirmed for this song's riff section; effects list based on audio analysis and typical A7X studio practices.
- No evidence of additional pedals (boost, overdrive, modulation, or time-based effects) used for the main riff section; tone is dry and tight.
- Pickup choice inferred from genre and tone (bridge humbucker for heavy rhythm).
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Synyster Gates' tone on 'Sidewinder' is tight, articulate, and high-gain but not overly saturated, with a modern metal EQ (balanced mids, tight bass, clear but not harsh treble). The production is dry with minimal reverb, and the amp settings reflect typical Mesa/Peavey high-gain setups used by A7X in this era.