The Fallen: 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

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