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Solo Tone

Playing God

Polyphia

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez TOD10N (Tim Henson Signature)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (Boutique1 preset: Matchless Chieftain 1, Matchless 2x12 cab)
PickupsFishman Fluence Tim Henson Signature (HSS configuration, single coil for solo)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass4
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022. Tim Henson used the Ibanez TOD10N for 'Playing God' solos, running into a Fractal Axe-Fx II with the Boutique1 (Matchless Chieftain) preset. No evidence of live rig or different amp for the studio solo. HSS pickup configuration, single coil position for solo.

Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight and percussivecompressed attackclear note separationsnappy and dynamicslightly scooped low endcrunchy but not saturatedmodern fusion claritysingle coil sparklefast transient response

Difficulty

The solo in 'Playing God' is extremely technical, requiring advanced hybrid picking, rapid position changes, and precise articulation at a fast tempo. The combination of complex rhythms and demanding fingerstyle techniques makes it expert-level.

Sources

The Ultimate Polyphia Tone and Gear Guide - RedditI got sick of hunting for Polyphia tone, so I bought a Fractal - RedditHow to get Polyphia's tone? - Redditi need help with my guitar tone : r/polyphia - Reddit

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