Riff Tone

40Oz

Polyphia

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez S Series (likely S6570SK or similar, HSS configuration, Tim Henson signature not yet released at recording time)

AmpUnknown model (likely digital amp sim or clean solid-state/valve amp, no direct evidence for specific model)

PickupsHSS configuration (likely DiMarzio or Ibanez stock single coils in neck/middle, humbucker in bridge)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass4

mid5.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compression pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2016-2017. No direct evidence for exact amp or pedals used on the original studio recording. Most sources reference HSS Strat-style guitars and clean amp tones. No evidence of live rig or post-2018 signature models for this track.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveclean and dynamicstratty single-coil snapmodern, hi-fi clarityresponsive to touchslightly compressedminimal breakupcrisp attackbalanced mids

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, fast and accurate picking, and precise muting to maintain clarity at high speed, making it very challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

The Ultimate Polyphia Tone and Gear Guide - Reddit Trying Goose and 40oz. Any advices? : r/polyphia How to get Polyphia's tone? - Reddit

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