Riff Tone

Aviator (feat. Jason Richardson)

Polyphia

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez THBB10 Tim Henson Signature

AmpUnknown (likely digital amp sim or plugin, possibly Neural DSP Archetype: Plini or similar, as no direct studio amp info found for this track)

PickupsDiMarzio Notorious HSS set (mini humbucker bridge, single coils middle/neck)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely light gain/clean boost)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2015. Guitar and pickup model confirmed for Tim Henson in this era. No direct amp model or studio amp settings found for this specific song. Polyphia often use amp sims/plugins in studio. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Polyphia tones. No evidence of live rig for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatepercussive attackclear single-coil definitiontight low endslightly compressedminimal gaindynamic responsesnappy transientglassy highsmodern fusion/djent clarity

Difficulty

The riff section features fast, syncopated picking patterns, hybrid picking, and wide interval jumps requiring advanced right-hand technique and left-hand accuracy. The technical complexity and speed make it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

The Ultimate Polyphia Tone and Gear Guide : r/polyphia Best settings for Polyphia/Tim Henson tone? : r/BossKatana

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