Tim Henson's Guitars
Tim is using the Ibanez SC500N Antique Violin finish in this picture. Mentioned as a part of the rig in recording the 2022 album "Remember That You Will Die", according to an interview published in November 2022 issue of Guitar World.
We did a bunch of out of-state sessions, and we brought a shit ton of guitars with us. I left, like, six guitars in Detroit; they’ve been there for two years. I used an Ibanez SC500N and the nylon guitars.
This prototype of what is now the AZ was made by the Ibanez LA custom shop for Henson in a custom satin finish that he has infamously dubbed "Clitoris Pink." With JP's signature Illuminators installed, Tim sometimes uses it live, as can be seen in this concert clip.
The AZ would go on to be the preferred guitar model of both Henson as well as bandmate Scottie LePage, and serves as the base for their numerous signature models. This specific guitar most likely inspired the "Metallic Mauve" colored version of Tim's TOD10.
Tim Henson has had the RG 350 MDX from Ibanez since at least 2009 as seen in this video, recording the first Polyphia EP with it.
On Tim's Instagram he posted a few photos of the Ibanez AZ Prototypes that he received the Blue Sparkle finish being one of them
More Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVgPomahjyV/?hl=en&taken-by=timthaboi https://www.instagram.com/p/BR_o_GRBhKx/?hl=en&taken-by=timthaboi https://www.instagram.com/p/BQoADv4g9uu/?hl=en&taken-by=timthaboi Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-6j3kqh0Sw
Seen on Instagram story 07/06/2019. Not 100% certain of the model but it's a black Godin Multiac.
In this video, you can see Tim using an 8 string model of his THBB10, not yet released to the public. It is thought to be a model built for him by the Ibanez Custom Shop. Mentioned as a part of the rig in recording the 2022 album "Remember That You Will Die", according to an interview published in November 2022 issue of Guitar World.
I played my signatures — the THBB8 and the THBB10. There was an AZ seven-string and an AZ prototype. Oh, and I played my new signature prototype, but I can’t talk about that right now.
In his YouTube studio tour, Tim Henson showcases the Ibanez RG652AHM, highlighting its role in his setup.
This was used by Tim Henson in the social media uploads of the G.O.A.T intro and G.O.A.T intro explained. This guitar was also used in the Yas music video.
In the live soundcheck for 40oz you can see Tim Henson playing the Ibanez AZ2402-ICM
This was the first THBB10 prototype. He tweeted out a photo of this. It was also used in the Studio clip of O.D.
He play's this 8 string in the music video as his main guitar, it is also featured in many of their newer instagram videos!
Tim Henson uses this guitar on his YouTube Channel
This item is played by Tim Henson throughout his solo performance of their single "Crush".
Tim can be seen using his blue EBMM JP6 BFR
This new music Video by Polyphia shows Tim playing the Ibanez AZ2404-TFF in Goat.
Tim Henson's Official Ibanez Signature Model.
Had an all-stock version in Impassion, sold it, and bought one back + changed pickups to white (as seen on Crush)
This is actually the RG920MQMZ as it has a Maple fingerboard, not a rosewood fingerboard that the RG920MZ has.
Tim Henson can be seen using the Ibanez Iron Label RGAIX6 in several videos and occasionally during live performances, as shown on the official Polyphia Instagram page.
Tim Henson uses this guitar in his bands rendition of the Mozart song "Sonata K 545" This video was made as a promotion for Ibanez guitars.
This is his second signature guitar, played extensively in this clip. It is assumed that it stands for the Tree Of Death 10 Nylon, which some fans are speculating could lead to the Tree Of Death 10 Electric, more than likely based on the custom AZ guitar he has been playing in music videos. Henson initially discovered an Ibanez nylon guitar from 1998 (likely a SC500N) in Cologne, and he loved the sound. According to November 2022 interview with Polyphia in Guitar World, it is SC500N that started the collaboration between Henson and Ibanez on TOD10N signature.
We had Ibanez make new ones that are semi-hollow bodied. After we tweeted us playing the nylon guitars, we got so many comments from people: “Where can I buy that? I’ve gotta have it.” I sent screenshots and a demo of “Playing God” to Ibanez and said, “When we drop this song, if you don’t make this guitar, you’ll miss out on a lot of sales.” [Laughs] For a while, we were talking with Tosin Abasi about doing an Abasi nylon guitar. When we told Ibanez about it, they were like, “No, it’s cool. We’ll make you one.” [They both laugh]
This Ibanez J Custom RG8527Z was used in the music video of "ego death".
Tim Henson showcases his third signature guitar, the Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature Electric Guitar in Classic Silver, in his YouTube video titled "My New Signature Guitar... Again." This model is prominently featured in his performances and various online content, including Neural DSP demos, Instagram posts, and YouTube Shorts.
I took the picture from https://youtu.be/TnZs8uzAyG8 2023 Studio Tour, at 0:00 secs.
I took the picture from https://youtu.be/TnZs8uzAyG8?t=463 2023 Studio Tour, at 7:44 secs
In the video titled "Die on the Cross of the Martyr," Tim Henson plays a custom shop Ibanez 8-string guitar, referred to as the TOD8. This instrument is distinct from the standard Ibanez RG8 model.
In this video Tim plays a RGA8, he also confirms it in the description.
In the YouTube video titled "Lost Umbrella Flip for 10 Minutes Because Algorithm," Tim Henson is shown playing an Ibanez J Custom RG8420ZD in blue sapphire, as posted by Henson himself.
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