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Polyphia guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 18 Polyphia songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature into Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, likely using a digital amp sim for studio recording).

Guitars Polyphia used

Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature4 songs
Ibanez AZ24023 songs
Ibanez RGDIX7MPB2 songs
Ibanez TOD10N (Tim Henson Signature)1 song
Ibanez RG (likely RG652 or similar, as used by Tim Henson in early Polyphia recordings)1 song
Ibanez RG652AHM (likely, as used by Tim Henson on 'Muse' era recordings)1 song
Ibanez THBB10 Tim Henson Signature1 song
Ibanez SLM10 Scott LePage Signature Model1 song

Amps Polyphia used

Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, likely using a digital amp sim for studio recording)1 song
Fractal Axe-Fx II (Boutique1 preset: Matchless Chieftain 1, Matchless 2x12 cab)1 song
Unknown model (likely digital amp sim or clean solid-state amp; no evidence of a specific amp model for the studio recording)1 song
Line 6 POD HD500X (amp model unknown, but digital amp modeler used in studio)1 song
Unknown (likely digital amp sim or plugin, possibly Neural DSP Archetype: Plini or similar, as no direct studio amp info found for this track)1 song
Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson (amp sim, modeled after boutique/modern amps)1 song
Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson plugin (studio recording), modeled after boutique clean amps1 song
Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, likely using Mesa/Boogie or modern high-gain amp sim)1 song

26 Polyphia tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
G.O.A.T. · riff	Riff · clean	Ibanez AZ Series (likely AZ224F or AZ2402, HSS configuration)	Unknown model (likely digital amp/profiler or clean tube amp, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)	0
G.O.A.T. · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez AZ2402	Fractal Audio Axe-FX (modeling Orange Dark Terror 15-Watt Head)	6
Goose (Live at the Factory in Deep Ellum) · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez AZ2402	Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, live through Orange cab)	6
Reverie · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez RGDIX7MPB	Fractal Audio Axe-FX II (Scott's lead tone preset, amp/cab sim)	6
40Oz · riff	Riff · clean	Ibanez S Series (likely S6570SK or similar, HSS configuration, Tim Henson signature not yet released at recording time)	Unknown model (likely digital amp sim or clean solid-state/valve amp, no direct evidence for specific model)	0
Champagne (feat. Nick Johnston) · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez SLM10 Scott LePage Signature Model	Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, likely using Mesa/Boogie or modern high-gain amp sim)	6.5
Ego Death (feat. Steve Vai) · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez JEM7V (Steve Vai signature, white, HSH configuration)	Fractal Axe-Fx III (Steve Vai's studio rig for Ego Death solo section)	7.5
40Oz · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez S Series HSS (likely S5521Q or similar, as used by Tim Henson in this era)	Clean amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender or similar clean platform, no Marshall/Mesa high gain)	5.5
4Oz · riff	Riff · clean	Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige	Unknown (not specified in sources, likely a high-headroom clean amp such as a Fender or digital modeler based on genre and era)	0
87 · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG652AHM (likely, as used by Tim Henson on 'Muse' era recordings)	Line 6 POD HD500X (amp model unknown, but digital amp modeler used in studio)	6.5
All Falls Apart · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson Signature	Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson (plugin, used for studio recording)	6.5
Aviator (feat. Jason Richardson) · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez THBB10 Tim Henson Signature	Unknown (likely digital amp sim or plugin, possibly Neural DSP Archetype: Plini or similar, as no direct studio amp info found for this track)	6.5
Culture Shock · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG652AHM (HSS configuration, likely Tim Henson's main guitar for Renaissance era)	Likely digital amp modeling (Bias FX or similar), no evidence of specific tube amp used on studio recording	5.5
Ego Death (feat. Steve Vai) · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature Electric Guitar	Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, likely using a high-gain Marshall or similar profile)	7
G.O.A.T. · distorted	Distorted · distorted	Ibanez SR5005	Darkglass Microtubes B7K (preamp/DI), likely into studio interface or neutral amp	6.5
G.O.A.T. · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez AZ2402	Fractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (Preset 41 'Boutique')	6.5
Memento Mori (feat. Killstation) · riff	Riff · clean	Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature	Unknown model (amp settings provided, likely digital/clean platform; specific model not confirmed for studio recording)	0
Neurotica · riff	Riff · clean	Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature	Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson plugin (studio recording), modeled after boutique clean amps	0
O.D. · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature	Neural DSP Quad Cortex (modeling Tim Henson Archetype, JCM800/Matchless Chieftain sim), sometimes Marshall JCM800 power amp section	7.5
Playing God · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez TOD10N (Tim Henson Signature)	Fractal Axe-Fx II (Boutique1 preset: Matchless Chieftain 1, Matchless 2x12 cab)	6
Playing God · riff	Riff · clean	Ibanez TOD10N	Morgan Chieftain (likely Chieftain1 or Chieftain2) head into Orange cab	0
POWER IN THE BLOOD · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson Signature (electric, not nylon-string, for riff section)	Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson plugin (Rhythm or Lead amp model, used in studio recording)	7.5
Reverie · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RGDIX7MPB	Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, likely using a digital amp sim for studio recording)	6
The Worst · riff	Riff · clean	Ibanez RG (likely RG652 or similar, as used by Tim Henson in early Polyphia recordings)	Unknown model (likely digital amp sim or clean solid-state amp; no evidence of a specific amp model for the studio recording)	0
The Worst · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature	Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson (amp sim, modeled after boutique/modern amps)	6
WITH EYES TO SEE · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG652AHM (likely, based on era and Polyphia's gear in 2014-2015)	Axe-Fx II (Fractal Audio, used for amp modeling in studio and live during this era)	6.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Polyphia use?

Across 18 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, likely using a digital amp sim for studio recording) (1 song), Fractal Axe-Fx II (Boutique1 preset: Matchless Chieftain 1, Matchless 2x12 cab) (1 song), Unknown model (likely digital amp sim or clean solid-state amp; no evidence of a specific amp model for the studio recording) (1 song), Line 6 POD HD500X (amp model unknown, but digital amp modeler used in studio) (1 song).

What guitar did Polyphia use?

Most often: Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature (4 songs), Ibanez AZ2402 (3 songs), Ibanez RGDIX7MPB (2 songs), Ibanez TOD10N (Tim Henson Signature) (1 song).

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