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So Far Away Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Invader humbuckers
Amp
Schecter Hellwin Stage 100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2010 album 'Nightmare'. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by Equipboard and interviews. Settings from Synyster Gates' signature amp. No evidence of pedals used for the riff section; effects are likely from amp or post-processing.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- high-gain saturation
- articulate palm-muted chugs
- modern metal clarity
- full-bodied low end
- clear note separation
- aggressive attack
- slightly compressed dynamics
- focused midrange punch
- controlled feedback
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio documentation of pedal use for the riff section; all effects inferred from amp or post-processing.
- Presence and reverb settings estimated based on typical Hellwin amp usage and genre/era.
- Pickup selector inferred from genre and tone; bridge pickup is standard for high-gain rhythm in A7X.
- No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in the riff section; clean, dry high-gain rhythm tone.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Avenged Sevenfold's 'So Far Away' riff tone is modern high-gain but not extreme, with tight lows, balanced mids, and clear but not harsh highs—typical for Synyster Gates' Mesa/Boogie Rectifier setup. The production is dry with minimal reverb, and the presence is boosted for clarity in the mix.