Play electric guitar like Tim Henson

Here you learn everything about Tim Henson's guitars, amplifiers, effects and accessories. We show you equipment from all price ranges with which you can emulate the sound and look of the Polyphia guitarist. Have fun browsing!

About Tim Henson

In 2011 Tim Henson founded together with his co-guitarist Scott LePage, bassist Clay Gober, drummer Brandon Burkhalter and singer Lane Duskin the band Polyphia. Still in the same year the group released their debut EP Resurrect. One year later singer Lane Duskin left the band and Polyphia continued as an instrumental band. From the beginning Tim's inventiveness and his distinctive playing technique have been a cornerstone of the Polyphia sound. After another EP the band released their debut album Muse in 2014 with the help of crowdfunding. Polyphia were subsequently signed to Equal Vision Records and re-released the debut album in 2015. In the autumn of 2015 the band initially toured the US with Invent, Animate and headliner Erra. In 2022 the band released their fourth studio album Remember That You Will Die, featuring various guest musicians such as Steve Vai. The album peaked at No. 33 on the US album charts.

Affordable electric guitars in Tim Henson's style

Tim's sound can also be very well copied with more affordable guitars, because above all the perfect, refined playing technique is at the forefront of Tim's sound. Here you'll find a selection of affordable alternatives to Tim's own guitars listed below.

Expert opinion

Tim Henson is an endorser at Ibanez and therefore regularly receives prototype guitars to test and has his own signature guitars custom-made. But other manufacturers also offer guitars that resemble the specifications of Tim's favourite guitars and provide a comparable sound and comfort.
Tim Henson is also an extraordinarily good guitarist and to achieve his sound, copying his equipment isn't enough. He has a unique technique that needs to be learned. If you master this technique, you can also get the perfect Polyphia sound out of a cheaper guitar.

Signature models and high end instruments from Tim Henson

Tim is a big fan of guitars from the brand Ibanez, several models from the AZ-, S- and RG-series are used by him. Tim now also has an endorsement with Ibanez and can point to several signature models; on stage he uses almost exclusively Ibanez electric guitars.

Tim's sophisticated technique

In the following videos you'll get an impression of what Tim and his bandmate Scott LePage can get out of their Ibanez guitars. If you want to emulate this sound, besides an appropriate guitar there's only one thing that helps: a lot of practice. How complex Tim's technique is is also clear in the song Playing God, which was named Song of the Year 2022 by a trade magazine. In the video Tim plays the song on his Ibanez signature acoustic guitar TOD10N.

High-end alternatives for Tim Henson fans

Tim Henson's amps and cabinets

For his unique sound Tim Henson - besides his sophisticated playing technique - uses amplifiers from the brands Orange, Marshall and EVH. Here you'll find a selection of his amps and cabinets and some more affordable alternatives.

The ideal accessories for your Polyphia sound and look

With the following accessories you can perfect your look and sound and sound even more like Tim Henson. Whether strings, picks or other accessories, here you'll find everything a Polyphia fan's heart desires!