Riff Tone

G.O.A.T.

Polyphia

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez AZ2402

AmpFractal Audio Axe-FX (modeling Orange Dark Terror 15-Watt Head)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Hyperion humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2018. Tim Henson used the Ibanez AZ2402 with Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups and an Axe-FX preset emulating the Orange Dark Terror for the riff section of 'G.O.A.T.'; no evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio version.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveglassy top endclear note separationdynamic and touch-sensitiveslight breakup on heavy pickingmodern math rock claritycrisp transient responsenot overly saturatedclean with a hint of crunch

Difficulty

The riff section of 'G.O.A.T.' is extremely technical, requiring advanced hybrid picking, complex rhythms, and precise articulation, making it suitable only for expert-level players.

Sources

Tim Henson | Equipboard what pedals do I need to play polyphia? - Reddit The Ultimate Polyphia Tone and Gear Guide - Reddit Getting Math Rock/Prog Rock Clean Guitar Tones - Reddit

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