Riff Tone

G.O.A.T.

Polyphia

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez AZ Series (likely AZ224F or AZ2402, HSS configuration)

AmpUnknown model (likely digital amp/profiler or clean tube amp, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Hyperion HSS (single coil in neck and middle, humbucker in bridge)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2018 (New Levels New Devils album). Tim Henson is known for using Ibanez AZ HSS guitars and digital amp profilers (e.g., Neural DSP plugins) for clean tones. No explicit amp model confirmed for the studio recording of 'G.O.A.T.' riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatechimey single coil clarityslightly compressedtight and percussivedynamic and responsivemodern cleanclear note separationminimal reverbno breakup or distortioncrisp attack

Difficulty

The riff features advanced two-hand tapping, rapid fingerstyle passages, and complex rhythmic phrasing, demanding expert-level technique and precision.

Sources

Tim Henson: 5 of his Polyphia techniques you need to know | Guitar World The Ultimate Polyphia Tone and Gear Guide - Reddit [QUESTION]Need Help with POLYPHIA G.O.A.T tone : r/Guitar - Reddit

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