Solo Tone

G.O.A.T.

Polyphia

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez AZ2402

AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (Preset 41 'Boutique')

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

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5

mid6

treble7.5

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx block)

chorusUnknown Chorus (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx block)

delayUnknown Delay (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx block)

reverbUnknown Reverb (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx block)

Notes

Studio recording, 2018. Guitar World confirms the use of Axe-Fx Ultra preset 41 'Boutique' for the G.O.A.T. recording. Ibanez AZ2402 confirmed in Equipboard and multiple sources. No evidence of real amp or pedals in studio for this track.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatecompressed and clean with edgeglassy top endtight and percussive attackclear note separationsinging sustainslightly scooped midschorus shimmersubtle digital delay repeatsmodern math rock clarity

Difficulty

The solo features extremely technical passages requiring advanced hybrid picking, fast legato, and precise rhythmic control, making it expert level.

Sources

Polyphia's tips for entering the digital amp modeler world | Guitar World Tim Henson | Equipboard The Ultimate Polyphia Tone and Gear Guide - Reddit How do I get a more popolpollyphia like tone for OD and goat ...

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