lead guitar from “g.o.a.t” by polyphia | ToneDB
g.o.a.t
polyphia
lead guitar
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.
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The Story
Tim Henson of Polyphia uses his signature Ibanez THBB10 guitar with Neural DSP's Archetype: Tim Henson plugin for amp modeling on "g.o.a.t." The band is known for recording direct into their interface and relying entirely on digital amp simulation rather than traditional amplifiers. This approach allows for the precise, articulate high-gain tone that remains tight and controlled throughout the song's complex passages.
Production Credits
Producer: Polyphia
Engineer: n/a
Recorded at: n/a
Signal Chain
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
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Ibanez Tim Henson Signature THBB10
This is the exact guitar used on the recording, featuring the specific pickup configuration and neck profile Tim Henson designed for this modern playing style
Alternative to: Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson
The exact plugin used for the amp modeling on this track, designed specifically to recreate Tim Henson's signature tones
Alternative to: Ibanez Tim Henson Signature THBB10
Offers similar humbucker pickup configuration and Ibanez's thin, fast neck profile for technical playing at a lower price point
Alternative to: Neural DSP Archetype: Tim Henson
Comprehensive amp modeling plugin that can recreate similar modern high-gain tones with precise EQ control for clarity
Alternative to: Ibanez Tim Henson Signature THBB10
Budget option with active humbuckers and modern neck profile suitable for technical playing styles
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