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G.O.A.T. Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Polyphia
Polyphia · 2010s+ · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez AZ2402
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Hyperion humbuckers
Amp
Fractal Audio Axe-FX (modeling Orange Dark Terror 15-Watt Head)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2018. Tim Henson used the Ibanez AZ2402 with Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups and an Axe-FX preset emulating the Orange Dark Terror for the riff section of 'G.O.A.T.'; no evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio version.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain6
Reverb1.5
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Ibanez AZ2402 → Chorus pedal (model unknown) → Fractal Audio Axe-FX (Orange Dark Terror model, digital reverb) → Studio interface
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- tight and percussive
- glassy top end
- clear note separation
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- slight breakup on heavy picking
- modern math rock clarity
- crisp transient response
- not overly saturated
- clean with a hint of crunch
Notes & Caveats
- No official amp knob settings published for the studio recording; settings estimated based on typical Axe-FX/Orange Dark Terror usage for modern math rock and Polyphia's genre.
- Pedal/effect models not explicitly confirmed for the studio recording; chorus effect is clearly audible in the riff, but no specific pedal model is cited.
- All gear and effects are based on studio recording evidence; live rigs may differ.
- Pickup selector inferred from tone and typical Polyphia practice; not visually confirmed for this exact take.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Polyphia's 'G.O.A.T.' riff features a modern, tight, high-gain tone with clear articulation, slightly scooped mids, and bright, cutting highs typical of Tim Henson's style. The low reverb and tight bass reflect modern metal production, while the presence is boosted for clarity and attack.