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Riff Tone

POWER IN THE BLOOD

Polyphia

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez TOD10N Tim Henson Signature (electric, not nylon-string, for riff section)
AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson plugin (Rhythm or Lead amp model, used in studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Tim Henson is known to use his Ibanez TOD10N and electric signature models with Fishman Fluence pickups for Polyphia's heavy riff sections. The Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson plugin is widely cited as the core of his modern studio tone for 'Power in the Blood'. No evidence of traditional tube amps or cabs for the studio version; plugin-based rig. Nylon-string is used for clean/intro, not for heavy riff.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationmodern high-gain saturationcrisp attackcompressed and punchyslight chorus shimmerwide stereo imageclear low endminimal mudaggressive palm muting

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Power in the Blood' is extremely technical, requiring advanced picking accuracy, rhythmic precision, and dynamic control, characteristic of Polyphia's modern progressive metal style.

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