Solo Tone

The Worst

Polyphia

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature

AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson (amp sim, modeled after boutique/modern amps)

PickupsFishman Fluence Tim Henson Signature (HH configuration, coil-split available)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5

mid5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2018 release. Gear inferred from era and artist's known studio use for 'The Worst'. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

cold and glassyarticulate and modernslightly compressedcrunchy but not high-gaintight low endpresent upper midssmooth top endsubtle chorus shimmerclear note separationprocessed, studio-polished

Difficulty

The solo features advanced technical demands including fast legato, hybrid picking, and complex rhythmic phrasing, requiring expert-level control and precision.

Sources

Polyphia The worst-tone - Reddit The Worst Tone : r/polyphia - Reddit How to get The Worst tone without archetype? : r/polyphia - Reddit The Ultimate Polyphia Tone and Gear Guide - Reddit

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