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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.  Image by Lauren Murphy. C.C. Attribution-No Derivative Works Generic licensed
Click the gear images for more info & specs at Musician's Friend
Guitars Schecter Synyster Gates Signature Custom models with Seymour Duncan SH-8 Invaders and Sustainiac neck pickup sustainer  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 Avengers Schecter Custom C-1 FR  Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR Schecter PT Fastback Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom (not sure what color)  Parker Fly (not sure exact model/color)  Ibanez - RG Prestige Schecter S-1 loaded with Seymour Duncan JBs Amps and Cabinets - 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)  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 4x12" cabinet  Marshall various low-watt combos Marshall 4x12" cab 
Effects and more Digital Music GCX Ground Control
Visual Sound H20 Liquid Chorus and Echo A Custom Boost for solos Krank Distortus Maximus  MXR Wylde Overdrive Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive  Boss PH-3 Phase Shifter  BOSS RV-5 Digital Reverb  Boss CS-3 Compressor  Boss BF-3 Flanger  Digitech Whammy Pedal Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Fuzz Pedal  Voodoo Labs GCX Guitar Audio Switcher rack unit Voodoo Labs DMC Ground Control Polo pro Seymour Duncan SFX-01 Pickup Booster 
Strings Picks and Accessories Ernie Ball strings, gauged .010-.052. ('skinny top, heavy bottom' strings)
 Jim Dunlop Gator Grip 2.0mm picks in custom black with a "Deathbat" logo printed  Rebel Straps Skull Bottle Opener Strap (the rebel lighter strap is pictured below)  Rebel Straps Skull Pick Box Strap White Get'm Get'm Sergeant Stripes Guitar Strap  Black Schaller Strap Locks
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