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. Mostly, 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™ neck and middle single coils 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 that the Notorious™ Middle “is great for chords and call notes that hold together.”
The Notorious™ Middle is a splendid choice when you're looking for the dynamics of a vintage pickup but prefer a smoother top to even out some harshness in a bright guitar.
Tim shares that he often finds himself in position four, which is with the neck and middle pickups together. “I love playing Hendrix-style riffs with it.” Specifications:
Recommended for: Middle position on solidbody guitars.
