So Far Away Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold · 2010s+ · metal
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the riff tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording, 2010-2011 (Nightmare album). Synyster Gates' signature Schecter with Invader pickups. Clean tone likely from Bogner Uberschall or EVH 5150 III on clean channel, as per era and studio rig. No evidence of live gear or alternate guitars for clean riff section.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S → Chorus pedal (model unknown) → Bogner Uberschall (clean channel, digital reverb on)
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Tone Character
- lush and spacious
- warm and smooth
- slightly compressed
- studio-quality clarity
- articulate note separation
- subtle shimmer from chorus
- not brittle or harsh
- full-bodied clean
- subtle reverb tail
- modern clean with slight sparkle
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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