Saturday, May 14, 2011

Avenged Sevenfold - Synyster Gates Guitar Gear Rig and Equipment


Synyster Gates is the lead guitarist for the band Avenged Sevenfold.

He has been sponsored by Schecter Guitar Research since 2004, and has signature Avenger models.

An interesting fact is that Synyster Gates attended the Musicians Institute in Hollywood as part of the GIT program, studying jazz guitar.

Let's look at what gear and equipment has been seen in Synyster Gates' Guitar Gear Rig.


Synyster Gates on guitar
Image by Lauren Murphy. C.C. Attribution-No Derivative Works Generic licensed
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Guitars
- Schecter Synyster Gates Signature Custom models with Seymour Duncan SH-8 Invaders and Sustainiac neck pickup sustainer
Schecter Synyster Custom Electric Guitar BLACK Black
Syn is said to have a large collection of custom Schecters, including a Rebel flag, American flag, German flag, Black with Red Stripes, Red with Black Stripes, and also one with a Tune-O-Matic Bridge.
Note: There is also a lower priced Schecter Synyster Gates Signature standard model:
Schecter Synyster Standard Electric Guitar BLACK Black
- Schecter Synyster Gates Special and Deluxe model guitars
- Schecter Avengers
- Schecter Custom C-1 FR

Schecter C-1 Hellraiser FR Electric Guitar Black
- Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR
- Schecter PT Fastback
- Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom  (not sure what color)

Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar Alpine White
- Parker Fly (not sure exact model/color)
Parker Fly Mojo Flame Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst
- Ibanez - RG Prestige
- Schecter S-1 loaded with Seymour Duncan JBs



Amps and Cabinets
- Marshall JVM205H (2010)
Marshall JVM Series JVM205H 50W Tube Guitar Amp Head Black
- In February 2009 Guitar World Mag, Gates said they got an endoresement from Marshall and are using JCM800's only
Marshall JCM800s (current main amp)
Marshall JCM800 2203 Vintage Series 100W Tube Head
Syn used the Bogners before the Marshall endorsement:
- Bogner Uberschall and Caveman amps
- Bogner 4x12s loaded with 30-watt Celestions
- Bogner Uberkab 4x12" and standard Bogner 4x12"

- Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifiers
- Krank Revolution Head
Krank Revolution 100W Tube Guitar Head Black Chrome Grill
- Krank Revolution 4x12" cabinet
Krank Revolution 4x12 Speaker Cabinet Black Chrome Grill
- Marshall various low-watt combos
- Marshall 4x12" cab 1960b

Marshall 1960A or 1960B 300W 4x12 Guitar Extension Cabinet Angled



Effects and more
- Digital Music GCX Ground Control

Voodoo Lab GCX Guitar Audio Switcher Digital Music Ground Control Pro MIDI Foot Controller
- Visual Sound H20 Liquid Chorus and Echo
- A Custom Boost for solos
- Krank Distortus Maximus

Krank Distortus Maximus Distortion Pedal
- MXR Wylde Overdrive
MXR ZW-44 Wylde Overdrive Pedal
- Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
Boss SUPER OverDrive SD-1 Pedal
- Boss PH-3 Phase Shifter
Boss PH-3 Phase Shifter Pedal
- BOSS RV-5 Digital Reverb
Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb Effects Pedal
- Boss CS-3 Compressor
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer Pedal
- Boss BF-3 Flanger
Boss BF-3 Flanger
- Digitech Whammy Pedal
DigiTech Whammy Pedal with MIDI Control
- Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Fuzz Pedal
Electro-Harmonix USA Big Muff Pi Distortion/Sustainer Pedal
- Voodoo Labs GCX Guitar Audio Switcher rack unit
- Voodoo Labs DMC Ground Control Polo pro
- Seymour Duncan SFX-01 Pickup Booster

Seymour Duncan SFX-01 Pickup Booster Effects Pedal
- Budda Custom Wah (2010)
Budda BRS-97020 Budwah Wah Guitar Effects Pedal
- MXR Carbon Copy Delay
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
- Dunlop Crybaby (rackmounted)
Dunlop Crybaby Rack Wah
- Audio-Technica 5000 Wireless System


Strings Picks and Accessories
Ernie Ball strings, gauged .010-.052. ('skinny top, heavy bottom' strings)

Ernie Ball 2215 Nickel Slinky Skinny Top/Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings
Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm picks (as reported in 2010)
Dunlop Tortex Standard Picks 1.14MM 1 Dozen
Black Dunlop Gator Grip 2.0mm picks
Dunlop Gator Grip Standard Picks 2.0MM 1 Dozen
Rebel Straps Skull Bottle Opener Strap (the rebel lighter strap is pictured below)
Rebel Straps Skull Lighter Holder Strap
Rebel Straps Skull Pick Box Strap
White Get'm Get'm Sergeant Stripes Guitar Strap

Get'm Get'm Sergeant Stripes Guitar Strap White
Black Schaller Strap Locks
Schaller Guitar Strap Locks and Buttons (Pair) Black

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