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Champagne (feat. Nick Johnston) Guitar Tone Settings — Polyphia

Polyphia · 2010s+ · other

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Original Recording

Guitar
Ibanez SLM10 Scott LePage Signature Model
Pickups
Fishman Fluence Custom Series (Humbucker in bridge, single coils in middle and neck)
Amp
Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeler, likely using Mesa/Boogie or modern high-gain amp sim)
Pickup Position
Bridge humbucker

Studio recording for 'Champagne' (2022, 'Remember That You Will Die' album). Scott LePage's SLM10 signature guitar confirmed for this era/album. Axe-Fx II is the main amp/effects unit for Polyphia's studio tones. No evidence of traditional tube amp or analog pedals in the studio chain for this song section.

Amp Settings

Mids
6
Bass
5
Gain
6.5
Reverb
2
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Chorus effect (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx II block) · chorus
  • Compression effect (model unknown, likely Axe-Fx II block) · compression

Ibanez SLM10 → Compression (Axe-Fx II) → Chorus (Axe-Fx II) → High-gain amp model (Axe-Fx II) → Digital reverb (Axe-Fx II)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • modern high-gain saturation
  • articulate and clear
  • compressed attack
  • bright and cutting
  • controlled low end
  • chorus shimmer
  • studio-polished clarity
  • dynamic palm muting
  • fast, technical riffing

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No official amp knob settings for this specific song/section found; settings estimated based on typical Polyphia Axe-Fx II high-gain patches and genre/era.
  • ⚠️No evidence of analog pedals or traditional amps used in the studio for this song; all effects likely from Axe-Fx II.
  • ⚠️Pedal/effect models are inferred from typical Polyphia tones and audible effects in the recording, not from explicit studio documentation.
  • ⚠️Exact amp model within Axe-Fx II not specified in sources; Mesa/Boogie or modern high-gain models are typical for this sound.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Polyphia's 'Champagne' riff section features a tight, articulate high-gain tone with clear note separation, moderate mids, and bright, cutting treble. Their modern prog/djent approach uses controlled bass for tightness, boosted presence for clarity, and minimal reverb for a dry, precise sound.

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