POLYPHIA's Tim Henson and Scott LePage on Pickups, Tube Amps, Modellers and Writing Music

[@SkorpioMusic]

I love how Scott and Tim are total opposites in every way yet compliment each other so well.

[@harolddaniels7883]

You want to play, like Tim, but want to hang out, with Scott.

[@n7og89f4]

@@harolddaniels7883 I want to play like both, and I'd be happy to hang out with any member of polyphia lmao

[@mygrandmaisatoaster40]

@@harolddaniels7883id honestly rather play like scott he writes all the good shit honestly every groove part is scott a lot of the tastier solos are always scott

[@AJ-iu6nw]

@@harolddaniels7883 You want to look like Tim in Japan/Asia, and you want to look like Scott if you like IPA's

[@NorthernBanshee]

What fascinates me most about Polyphia is that I'm absolutely not into their music but I 100% love listening to them talking about making music. All of their learnings, the experiments, the things they'd like to try. They never seem to get tired of it, love the spirit!

[@fkfakemusic3172]

gay af

[@cpatterson365]

I feel the same way. Their music is a bit too technical and acrobatic for my tastes (I'm old), but I really do appreciate that young(er) people are not only still playing guitar but trying to push it to new places. Tim in particular is very good at articulating his processes and very open about it, which is super refreshing and obviously very inspiring to a lot of young musicians.

[@LusciousTwinkle]

Me too! And I'm obsessed with Tim's style.

[@armignac]

I love, that the subtitles say "applause", whenever tim plays ghostnotes

[@arunkarthikma3121]

Instructions for us, the viewer

[@deltagamma1442]

WHat is a ghostnote?

[@noyd4172]

cause he is CLAPPING that guitar

[@MikaTarkela]

@@deltagamma1442 It's like a inaudible note, you hear it is being strummed but it doesn't have a particular pitch. Drummers use ghostnotes as well. On a guitar the easiest way would be just palm muting a note and creating a scratchy sound with your picking hand.

[@Konfide4043]

​@MikaTarkela What is a 'deaf tone'? ✋️

[@wesshepard]

I’ve been listening to these guys since they were super young. They really have come along way in their interviewing skills and understanding of tone and Melody.

[@SuperXD44]

yeah you can really see their development. I first listened to them when they covered that 13mm parabellum bullet song

[@arnoldp8962]

Scottie: Can I say the word a$$? Tim: f*ed up

[@jamesprosser7236]

I love that philosophy and it’s so true, using what you have to the best you can is far better than just throwing money at something hoping it’ll make you sound better. These guys are great

[@kevinbuenoartbywave]

Yay! Tim and Scott interviewing finally, Indeed we love hearing from you both; Tim and Scott need to link up with Nik Nocturnal

[@xiaoboba]

lol

[@Riyoe]

Cool to see Tim and Scott together in an interview

[@lc4754]

Tim's shoes definately has "Hanging with the boyz" vibes. 🌈🎸

[@offsitearchive]

the most provocative thing about the whole outfit

[@Buttface1981]

They look like Yeezy slides. Apparently super comfy

[@seamusfinnigan1916]

@@offsitearchive The only provocation being thrown out with that outfit is please peg my Bhole.

[@peevee605]

Grandmother’s slippers. 😂

[@archibaldikowski3646]

Hard to bear.

[@Tethered_to_the_Polestar]

I always love your reviews. Honest, no BS and coming from an awesome player. I know these are less frequent due to your busy schedule but I just want you to know that I really appreciate them. Have a great day Sir.

[@defiantparsnip]

Tim ran out of space for tattoos and had to annex some of Scott

[@philippruizlozano]

😂

[@Psyraga]

I own both tube amps and moddelers and always gravitate for tube amp with real cab for in the room sound. Recording doesn't matter which one but real amp/cab sounds so good in the room.

[@anthonymorales5815]

yup. I i bought nice monitors, a few different amps from neural dsp, and really enjoy them but was never completely loved them, bought a 5150 iii and never looked back.

[@Tritoness]

Not a huge fan of their music, but they seem very likeable, and genuinely happy to have had that interview

[@Stratmaster_]

Fan or not, you can’t disagree they are extremely skilled

[@Tritoness]

@@Stratmaster_absolutely.. they’ve created their own sound and even genre I’d say

[@nobirdsnomasters]

I don't like listening to them, but I'm glad they exist is how I phrase it.

[@Skkyyyyyyyyyyy]

I don’t get why these types of comments exist. Lemme insult the band and explain my personal preferences, THEN say you liked the interview.

[@Tritoness]

@@Skkyyyyyyyyyyy who are you talking to here?

[@Clown321321]

Very pleasant guys here, thanks for the interview!

[@jaunianise4172]

Toenails, poly or nitro ?

[@rogerYT69]

nitro from the custom shop... tone nails😅

[@rockeredbunny]

Wait for a custom Ibanez tone nail xD

[@billk9799]

Multilayer nitro ebony 😂

[@jomamma1750]

Prozac...

[@jgutierrez-welle6357]

I need all of the signature tim specs ASAP actually 🙏

[@nethbt]

Underrated blues players...I didn't know These guys could improvise so well

[@zzupanthemusicman]

Yamaha had an amp dg130HA that would actually turn all the knobs when you changed presets like faders on a analog board. They actually for the time sounded pretty good. They made a 2-12 and a 412 version of them. I would love to see Line-6 do something with it since its the same company and make a tube power amp for it like the old Spider with Bogner setup.

[@ElmoRitter]

Tim Henson makes you smoke a bowl with him out of a designer bong before selling you your 8th and then he keeps trying to give you a great deal on molly. His audi is for sure in the shop right now

[@daroanvimusen]

I thought Tim had a sweet voice, but OMG, he has a lot of presence! definitely a phenomenon

[@fkfakemusic3172]

HAHAHA LOL THIS GOTTA BE FUNNIEST SHIET IVE SEEN IN AWHILE HAHAHA YEAH HE SOUND LIKE A KOREAN WOMAN

[@Viper-dz2kw]

@@fkfakemusic3172man you’re just trolling lol, Tim’s got a pretty deep voice it’s just really nasal

[@fkfakemusic3172]

@@Viper-dz2kw bro stop just stop man dont paint they toe nails and sound like a female, listen to Hendrix talk thats a man ...

[@fkfakemusic3172]

@@Viper-dz2kw come on bro he watches korean dramas after he plays like farting underwater

[@keschgelb]

I am very happy now (honestly!). Because i always thought, nobody instead of me still uses PodFarm. Nice guys!

[@Agantross]

This is really great! I love the way they make music really their on way. Even how they play guitar is so different and awesome. Huge inspiration for me!

[@fkfakemusic3172]

go paint ur toe nails too dont forget!

[@Agantross]

@@fkfakemusic3172 Why should I? Because I said he is an awesome guitar player? He changed the way I see the guitar so much by breaking out of the state of the art. Not even a homophobic dude full of selfhate can take me that. :*

[@southernpanda33]

I will ALWAYS choose an amp stack over a modeler because I love the physical feel of everything. There’s a magic there between me and my amp.

[@brianr76]

Sounds like they’ve found a way to melt the two together…. Using the power section of a jcm800…. I’ve never touched a modeler either.

[@luisrios6687]

This was awesome! Thank you! Glad you put lepage on the D40!

[@FerociousMrWolf]

Tim needs to be introduced to Dan from TPS.

[@axOnith]

Neurótica will not always not be an Iridescent yellow experience from this day to me, and god I love that song

[@mitchplaysriffs]

😵‍💫

[@doritogeru]

7:28 Tim and Scott re-inventing/describing github's concept here but in songwriting form 😂 Actually legends

[@boblanzillo2144]

JCM 800 for life, love it. i got a 2204s, limited edition smallbox 50 watt 800

[@sonofromel]

I kinda envy you. I love JCM 800 and JMP 2203. I'm glad we have good amp sims now through pedals and VST because I ain't carrying all that. Plus I don't wanna stand next to it full blast all the time.

[@ryandoespools]

Green tolex crew baby!

[@pramesh.gurung]

Tim is slowly turning into an anime protagonist.

[@Lobisco]

please never comment in an yt video ever again

[@SelFreeLions]

Bot comment

[@pramesh.gurung]

@@Lobisco noted.

[@pramesh.gurung]

@@SelFreeLions ok human.

[@SelFreeLions]

@@pramesh.gurung stay away from my sweet baby Timbothy

[@Brutuscomedy]

Tubes in general are great but there's much to be said for the push-pull of the preamp tubes alongside the power section (not to mention real spring reverb).

[@robertpetre9378]

entertainment is about giving the people what they want art is about giving them what they didn’t know they wanted

[@bluglass7819]

Automated knobs on everything,I love it.

[@j0oi88]

about Analog preset things : H&K grandmeister 40 does that to an extent-amp settings and some onboard fx

[@keokiheller4351]

Love these guys. Soo much respect for their innovation and work ethic💪🏾🤩🤙🏾🏝️😎

[@marceloluis2677]

Every video uploaded is a gift. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@adamcogan211]

I love these two so much!

[@ryndanriley5348]

I'm not sure that Axe fx preset had the compressor up that high. Haha. But cool to know that was the foundation.

[@Brutuscomedy]

Also there is both Access Analog and mix:analog. They lack the randomization of which you speak but you can digitally adjust parameters and save them on analog hardware.

[@SocksworthRiffs]

Tim Henson should hit That Pedal Show up to make him a pedalboard- this could be done 100% with the G3

[@vapingcringe]

i wish the did more with the first ep. talk about it more!!!!

[@gohamm8629]

The Clays are just so good at guitar...

[@FilterStepp]

About the "analog plugin" - you'll have to make your own pedals with motorized knobs and MIDI - definitely doable but would it be worth it? xD

[@HK4242]

Isnt it possible to build up such a kind of analog plugin thing with a bunch of (maybe arduino programmable) relais and servo-motors wired in that pedal-board-stuff? DAW -> Plugin for relais and servo controls -> interface (e.g. card/usb) or arduino -> control relais and servos for the switches, sliders and potis on the pedalboard. Ok, this way you have to modify your pedals or wait for an update of it.

[@dcfromthev]

I wonder if they are dropping anything new in 2024, starting to feel like they're due for an EP or album!

[@johnw8102]

I always laugh at the comments that say they aren't into their music.....but they're following them... I think it's part jealousy and part them doing something no one else has done in modern music. Seamlessly mixing virtuoso guitar with rap/hip-hop/pop. Sure theres been virtuoso progressive music before but I don't think it's ever captured the mainstream like it has with Polyphia. Plus I'm from about 20 minutes where Tim and Scott are from, so theres that too lol

[@doritogeru]

10:52 This launched me off my chair/intro the stratosphere. That sound. That KRYS10 though.

[@Ryo7_7]

There's nothing better than a tube amp on stage. Especially the jcm 800.

[@jconner3891]

I love tube amps and good cabs with volume up. Nothing like it. Feeling those speakers hit you in the nuts. Give you blue balls.

[@bagaswahyuillahi6009]

Grew up listen to Slash & Kurt Cobain, and discovering the feel of using Modeler & Tube Amp, definitely i do really love the sound of pure tube amp especially with the dynamic, nothing compare with real tube amps. But i want to save my back, wallet and of course my neighborhood hate real amp.

[@gohamm8629]

Why would you WANT blue balls?!?!?

[@awesomestuff9715]

@@gohamm8629 my thoughts exactly 😂😂

[@therealnvey6924]

nahh you're a freak

[@johnnykilroy3026]

bro, just rub one out before you play next time

[@luryas626]

7:00 explains a lot of the new songs, like Chimera

[@Centipede_Solaire]

Tim looks more and more like Tim every day...

[@creationinspired200]

I have the V amp laying around 😅 great fun

[@MikaTarkela]

I wish they had a gig in Finland. I'd love to see em.

[@crystalcrossTX]

i love you homies

[@NytronX]

Tim's gone full Death Elf Warlock

[@Manley156]

He looks trans

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

16:06 Dan over at GigRig/That Pedal Show is probably already wood shopping that idea for an Atom 3.1 or 4.0, lol.

[@kevinbuenoartbywave]

What Tim describes about analog plug ins reminds me of my TC Helicon Perform V I use on my Mic

[@elevenAD]

Scotty got some Dime in his soul!

[@mengejaaksara5664]

Tim henson ini ganteng, model rambutnya kuereen, tatonya banyak tapi jatuhnya nambah keren meningkat beberapa kali lipat. Nih anak asli keren keren keren banget ngeett

[@elevenAD]

Scott's guitar is one of the nicest Ibanez i have ever seen, wt?

[@rahzark]

7:25 Scott, you can do me from every direction!

[@clutch2827]

eww

[@anth0nyatz2132]

20:15 Does anyone know which preset Tim is refering to ?

[@Reneromero08]

The best thing about Polyphia is how humble they are ♥

[@jako7120]

the best things gotta be their music or scotts nose but yeah i love that they aren’t assholes 🤍

[@Manley156]

Can't tell if this is ironic

[@nightwing3174]

What picking technique is this? 4:48

[@keaneycakes]

Thumping

[@KenzieTaruc]

Thumping

[@Crowhmmmm]

Thumping + hybrid picking

[@whatisgoingon9660]

Clicked for advice, stayed for Tim's shoes

[@billherbert4961]

"It's not the gear...." OH THANK GOD, I CAN'T AFFORD THE GEAR. "It's the hands..." DAMN IT!!! I'M 52 AND GETTING ARTHRITIC FROM WORKING SO HARD WITH MY HANDS! All good, I'll keep playing anyway. Music makes me a better person.

[@alseick]

1. Mike Soldano did this long time ago, I mean a gear which is mechanically adjustable - Soldano X99, the thing is called servo motors/servomechanism. 2. There are ways to control some adjustments especially modes etc electrically - this is also some adjustment of analog path. 3. You can check Thomas Blug, as some of his gear may use similar concept, except literally moving the knobs

[@vikso89]

The Soldano X99 isnt portable, shit is meant for a rack mount. There is nobody in the pickup industry that can go toe to toe with fishman at the moment.

[@user-po8yw9dh4j]

Great interview

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks a lot! We had an awesome time with Scott and Tim. //Kris

[@zizhdizzabagus456]

definitely leave space for coffeeeeee

[@1uenism]

its interviews like these where you get to learn some nuggets of wisdom from scott and tim

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks for watching! Yeah the guys were absolutely awesome. //Kris

[@floa6416]

what's the tim Henson voice preset please ?!!

[@shade6992]

What song was tim playing around 13:19?

[@fauxkiss]

"The Worst" off of the album The Most Hated EP.

[@lubricatedsnake4528]

The worst

[@react123ondiscord]

The worst

[@passivestatue]

I'm also a flip flop person. Even formally i show my toes. It's just the way I am. It's how I move.

[@passivestatue]

I would love to get into that "vault " scottie mentioned. Oooo man.

[@birdnerd5456]

What song is tim playing at 3:02??

[@danteswan_]

Goose

[@abertanstudios]

Ma boys are coming to Mexico ❤

[@philippruizlozano]

A real life pedalboard plugin like would revolutionary tho. Specially comfortable for people playing live. And the audio quality would have that taste....

[@mitchplaysriffs]

7:56 Neurotica is Khaki

[@korbolt4886]

ALBUM MODE, FINALLY🎉🎉🎉

[@MarleyHofmannRecords]

Were plugins just NFTs? All the influencers got together and drove up the prices of a digital product. Once they made their millions they all went back to analog preamps and tube amps?

[@genesises]

they both have their use - but i agree, vst prices have gotten ridiculous now that brands got behind them. it feels insane paying +$100 to unlock a preset in a program, where the platform only exists to lock you out if you don't pay.

[@Haroun-El-Poussah]

They should get in touch with Vintage Solutions in the Netherlands: they made a multi FX with 14 analog FX, 100% programmables...

[@ThePhotokill]

remember, to make something great, you must be prepared to end something good. Like Tim says, you need to be willing to surrender

[@TheGuitarman]

for that moving pedalboard, i dont think there is a better person to do it other than michael reeves!

[@protoolsfanatic7276]

Metallica to sepultera, Chet Atkins to Tommy Emanuel ect. Tim Henson to ?. When Tim is 50 who will be the next? There's always someone who comes along and brings styles to another level.

[@tasteapiana]

If by now you haven't realized that geeks taking over everything has led to a massive uptick in ADHD I seriously feel sorry for you. It's not just the tech fields, it is music, business, visual arts, even culture. 30 years ago movers, those who would acquire fame, had to resonate with a constant vibratory thing, have something stable not only identifiable. Now, the more tik-tok-y the thing is that you do, ie the more sporadic your work is, the more that thing is elevated as ''cool''. One thing, however, has not changed, and that is that it is only the people who care about trends, passing whimsical interests, who value cool. The ADHD camp(s) will continue to be what they have always been fleeting and eventually ignored.

[@genesises]

wow lol. are you ok?

[@tasteapiana]

@@genesises Is anyone?

[@Manley156]

@@tasteapiana No that was a well said observation that wasn't inflammatory. I agree with you for the most part

[@Kinetic-Tone]

Love these guys! They are innovators just having a good time making music and inspiring so many guitarists (young & old).

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

100% 🙌 //Kris

[@m.perrone5542]

Great interview...

[@emirarnas]

what is a pod farm ???

[@ringbalk4615]

22:15 bring me back to 2017.. 😌

[@rened.1505]

Die beiden sind mir sehr sehr sympathisch nicht abgehoben oder dergleichen... Eher so dass sie anrufen kannst und mit ihnen spontan auf ein Bier gehen wenn ihr versteht wie ich das meine 😂

[@ma3str0edits]

tim rocking named collective

[@matnrocknroll]

So ppl are going back to reap amps/cabs on stage ... interesting.

[@mikimikemike1]

good groove

[@MikJames-d1g]

"Like aerospace technology"... Yeah back in my day we just called it an "equalizer".

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

yes, I've read a lot here, but my summer and winter outfit is ...bermudas with flip flops, I'm just saying, chill out guys

[@keesketsers5866]

Listening trough iphone speakers is nothing new. 30 years ago (ouch) we put our earbuds in a plastic coffeecup to amplify the sound on the go 😂

[@xyzLqrs]

Seems like they are a tiny bit high

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Haha, nope. They just got out of the tourbus for the interview and were sleeping a few minutes before this. 😅 If you check out the beginning and the end of our talk you can tell how they gradually became more energetic, haha! //Kris

[@sundaybrunch7097]

Can yall make a US office and have a quarter of your stock there 😅

[@joellercovich3630]

Sick shoes tim

[@joesatchton212]

The Polyphia Boys in the very heart of European blues bender territory! Absolutely must see a pitstop over at the Anderton's house! XD

[@Apon835]

Tim Henson 🤍🤍

[@kashy490]

Man...they're there after flying over the Atlantic...the last time i flew over it and landed every single person on the flight was broken. If their assholes in this interview or boring..forgive them 😔

[@PooNinja]

Tim is my spirit animal!!! 🤘🏽

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Super creative and inspiring dude. And very nice, down-to-earth too. Spirit animal indeed! //Kris