The sound of Polyphia is characterised by elegant, upbeat melodies and captivating hooks that have been described variously as progressive, djent, funky, melodic, EDM and trap. It doesn't quite fit into any existing category. For the most part, they have fun creating unique music inspired by the things they love.
Tim Henson clearly enjoys the clarity and focus of a simple vintage single coil in a guitar with 21 frets. He wanted to capture the same response and tone in his signature guitar with 24 frets. The Notorious™ single coils for neck and middle are voiced to reduce some highs to compensate for the brighter location. The calibrated and demagnetised Alnico 5 magnets capture the dynamics of vintage single coils. Tim says the Notorious™ Neck “is great for chords and call notes that hold onto each other”.
The Notorious™ Neck is a splendid choice when you seek the dynamics of a vintage pickup but prefer a finer peak to smooth out the harshness of a bright guitar.
Tim shares that he often finds himself in the fourth position, which is with the neck and middle pickups together. “I love to play Hendrix-style riffs with it” Specifications:
