Tim Henson's Gear
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.
Polyphia Signature Picks . "Dunlop picks give us the control and precision needed to play our music accurately and dynamically. With Dunlop, the power to create is right at our fingertips."
Both of Polyphia's guitarists use Orange Dark Terror heads as part of their, "on stage sound".
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 uses the Fractal Axe-Fx II Guitar Effects Processor, as seen in his Instagram post. Previously, Polyphia relied on POD Farm for their EPs, but this unit is now featured on material from "Muse."
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.
In this video by Tim Henson for his 100K subscribers, we can see at 2:36 his Chase Bliss Audio Blooper pedal.
Tim showed of his new customized quad cortex from neural dsp on twitter
As he wrote in the description of this video, where the amp is also clearly visible startimg at 0:00 and shown throughout: "Using the "Wooden Bridge" preset from the Spark smart amp by Positive grid."
At 0:31 in the video, Tim Henson is seen using the Archetype: Abasi amp simulator plugin by Neural DSP in the background. This VST is prominently featured in his thumb-style videos, such as "God Hand." Known for its versatility, the plugin offers a wide range of presets, allowing users to achieve various tones.
At 0.23 you can see he uses this amp
This is the famous Dunlop Sessions. At 7:15 you'll see this pedal in Tim's signal chain. I can't tell if he's using it during Sweet Tea but It's there.
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.
Here you can see Tim using Bias FX 1 by positive grid. Tim has been known to use this Plugin as an alternative to the Axe-FX II. In an interview with guitarworld, Tim says "I didn't use amps, (on NLND) only the Fractal and a little bit of Bias"
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.
On Instagram Tim posted a photo of his dad playing guitar on their new tour rig https://www.instagram.com/p/BQRrMPugL7s/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=kqngm1swibuf And in footage of live shows you can see them using this Cab along with the Orange Dark Terror https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcWEefWPQZY Also on Wired Guitarist an article talks about all sorts of their gear http://www.wiredguitarist.com/2017/03/06/geared-polyphia/
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.
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