Nightmare amp settings — Ziron g Ziron g
The Avenged Sevenfold guitar tone for “Nightmare”, dialed in for a Ziron g Ziron g with a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Studio version, Nightmare album (2010)
Bogner Uberschall 120W head, Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S with Seymour Duncan SH-8 Invader (bridge), MXR MC401 Boost
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 1 |
| Master | 5 |
01Clean Boost (e.g., TC Electronic Spark Mini or MXR Micro Amp)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned. Essential to push the front end and tighten the attack like the original MXR MC401. Run before amp input.
The Yamaha Pacifica 112V has Alnico V humbuckers with significantly lower output than the original Invader pickups. Gain is pushed to 8 to compensate for the output difference. Mid is raised to 7 because the Uberschall's tight, focused midrange is central to this tone—without the Bogner's inherent compression, extra mids prevent the Ziron from sounding thin. Treble is pulled back to 6 since the Pacifica's bridge humbucker is brighter than the ceramic Invaders. A boost pedal in front is critical to replicate the tight pick attack of the original.
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