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Riff Tone
Champagne (feat. Nick Johnston)
Polyphia
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez AZ Series (likely AZ224F or AZ2402, Tim Henson signature not yet released at time of recording)
AmpDigital amp simulation (Bias FX, Neural DSP, or similar plugin; no evidence of physical amp used in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2018 (New Levels New Devils album). Polyphia are known for using amp sims and plugins in the studio, especially Bias FX. Tim Henson's main guitar at the time was an Ibanez AZ with Hyperion pickups.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrunchy but cleararticulate note separationcompressed and punchychorus shimmer for widthpresent mids for clarityslightly glassy top endcontrolled low endmodern and hi-fidynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced hybrid picking, intricate rhythmic precision, and control of both left and right hand techniques, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez AZ Series (likely AZ224F or AZ2402, Tim Henson signature not yet released at time of recording)
AmpDigital amp simulation (Bias FX, Neural DSP, or similar plugin; no evidence of physical amp used in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2018 (New Levels New Devils album). Polyphia are known for using amp sims and plugins in the studio, especially Bias FX. Tim Henson's main guitar at the time was an Ibanez AZ with Hyperion pickups.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrunchy but cleararticulate note separationcompressed and punchychorus shimmer for widthpresent mids for clarityslightly glassy top endcontrolled low endmodern and hi-fidynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced hybrid picking, intricate rhythmic precision, and control of both left and right hand techniques, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.