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How to get Polyphia's guitar tone

Polyphia across 3 famous tones — mostly through Axe-Fx III clean FX chain, Fractal Axe-FX, high-gain profiler, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 4.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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Polyphia's go-to amps

Axe-Fx III clean FX chain ×1Fractal Axe-FX ×1high-gain profiler ×1

3 famous Polyphia tones

G.O.A.T.
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Playing God
gain 3 · bass 4 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
G.O.A.T.
gain 3 · bass 7 · mid 6 · treble 7

How to get Polyphia's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Polyphia use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 4.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Polyphia?

They favour Axe-Fx III clean FX chain, Fractal Axe-FX, high-gain profiler with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Polyphia's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Axe-Fx III clean FX chain, Fractal Axe-FX, high-gain profiler and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 4.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 3 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Polyphia's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.