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The Stage Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster 1954 (likely reissue or vintage, used for clean tones on 'The Stage')
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (1954 spec, likely stock or period-correct replacements)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head
Pickup Position
Position 4 (neck + middle)
Studio recording, 2016. Synyster Gates confirmed using a mix of his Schecter signature, a '54 Strat, and a Nash Telecaster for the clean tones on 'The Stage'. The Mesa/Boogie JP-2C is cited as a primary amp for the album. Clean tone is a blend, but the Strat is specifically mentioned for the chimey clean sections. No evidence of live gear or alternate amps for the clean studio recording.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain0
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- chimey and bell-like
- bright and articulate
- warm and smooth
- clear note separation
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- slightly compressed
- present but not harsh highs
- no audible breakup
- strat-style shimmer
- studio-polished