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St. James Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2012-2013 model, as used on 'The Stage' album sessions)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Synyster Gates Invader (humbucker, bridge position)
Amp
Schecter Hellwin Stage 100 (Synyster Gates Signature Head)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2013 era. Gear confirmed for 'The Stage' album sessions and consistent with Synyster Gates' known studio setup for this period. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section of 'St. James'.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver · boost
- Visual Sound H2O Liquid Chorus & Echo · delay
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom → MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver → Visual Sound H2O (echo) → Schecter Hellwin Stage 100 (with digital reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- tight and percussive attack
- articulate lead lines
- fluid legato runs
- high-gain saturation
- clear note separation
- cutting bridge pickup tone
- modern metal clarity
- fast alternate picking
- slightly scooped mids
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio documentation for 'St. James' solo section; gear and settings are inferred from Synyster Gates' known studio rig for 'The Stage' album era and typical Avenged Sevenfold lead tones.
- Pedal/effects chain is based on documented pedalboard and audible effects in the solo; specific pedal settings are not available.
- Presence and reverb settings are estimated based on typical usage for this amp and genre.
- Pickup selector is inferred from the solo's tone and Synyster Gates' standard practice for solos.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Synyster Gates typically uses a high-gain, articulate lead tone with moderate mids (not scooped), tight bass, and a cutting but not harsh treble/presence. The solo in 'St. James' is modern metal with clarity and minimal ambience, matching these settings.