Tone Profile

A modern, tight, and articulate guitar tone with a focus on clarity and precision, perfect for complex riffs and melodies. It's a high-gain sound that remains controlled and defined, avoiding muddiness.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Polyphia is known for their use of digital amp modeling and direct recording techniques to achieve a pristine and consistent guitar tone.
• The guitar sound is likely a combination of amp simulation and precise EQ to carve out specific frequencies, ensuring clarity and separation within the mix.
• Focus on tight rhythm playing and accurate articulation to capture the essence of the tone.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a high-quality Ibanez guitar with humbucker pickups for a similar starting point.
• Use the Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson plugin for amp modeling, dialing in a high-gain amp sound. Experiment with different amp and cabinet models within the plugin to find the sweet spot.
• Apply subtle compression to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain. Be careful not to over-compress, as it can reduce clarity.
• Use EQ to remove any muddiness in the low-end and boost clarity in the high-mids. Focus on the frequencies around 1kHz-3kHz for articulation.
• Consider using a noise gate to eliminate any unwanted noise or hum, especially with high-gain settings.
• Record direct into your audio interface and use plugins for all amp modeling and effects to maintain consistency and control.

Original Gear

• Ibanez Tim Henson Signature THBB10(guitar)
• Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson(amp)