Riff Tone

O.D.

Polyphia

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature

AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (modeling Tim Henson Archetype, JCM800/Matchless Chieftain sim), sometimes Marshall JCM800 power amp section

PickupsFishman Fluence Tim Henson Signature Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5

mid6

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor (model unknown, likely digital in Quad Cortex/Archetype)

overdriveHorizon Devices or Unknown Overdrive/Boost (Horizon Devices Precision Drive or digital equivalent)

Notes

Studio recording, 2018-2019 era. Polyphia used Neural DSP Quad Cortex for amp and effects modeling, with Tim Henson's signature Ibanez TOD10 and Fishman Fluence pickups. No evidence of traditional pedals; all effects likely in Quad Cortex or plugin. Some live use of Marshall JCM800 as power amp, but studio is digital/modeler-based.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate note separationcompressed, modern djent-style gaincrisp, bright top endmid-forward for claritycontrolled low enddynamic, punchy responseminimal ambient reverbfast attackhigh clarity under gain

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking techniques, rapid note changes, and precise muting, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Wait, Polyphia are using Marshall amps now? | Guitar World Polyphia's Henson & LePage: Gearing Up for Stardom - Premier Guitar Polyphia The worst-tone : r/polyphia The worst - guitar tone : r/polyphia

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