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Riff Tone

Playing God

Polyphia

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez TOD10N
AmpMorgan Chieftain (likely Chieftain1 or Chieftain2) head into Orange cab
PickupsFishman Fluence Tim Henson Signature (HSS configuration, single coil mode for riff)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass4
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2022. Guitar is the Ibanez TOD10N nylon string with Fishman Fluence pickups, as confirmed by multiple interviews and visible in official playthroughs. Amp is a Morgan Chieftain head, as referenced in user Fractal/Helix/Quad Cortex patch discussions. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatepercussive attackmid-forward clarityminimal reverb, drysnappy transient responsenylon-string warmthvery low gain, cleanhigh treble for note definitiontight and presentno audible overdrive or fuzz

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Playing God' is extremely technical, requiring advanced fingerstyle/hybrid picking, rapid-fire percussive techniques, and precise articulation at a fast tempo. The combination of complex chord shapes, syncopation, and right-hand techniques makes this one of the most challenging modern guitar riffs.

Sources

The Ultimate Polyphia Tone and Gear Guide - RedditI got sick of hunting for Polyphia tone, so I bought a Fractal - Reddit

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