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.


- 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 Synyster Gates Special and Deluxe model guitars
- 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
- Marshall JVM205H (2010)

- 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 1960b




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

- Budda Custom Wah (2010)

- MXR Carbon Copy Delay

- Dunlop Crybaby (rackmounted)

- Audio-Technica 5000 Wireless System


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

Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm picks (as reported in 2010)

Black Dunlop Gator Grip 2.0mm picks

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