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Tim Henson reveals how his rejection from Berklee inspired Polyphia: “I didn't have a back-up plan”
By Matt Owen published
After adopting a “f**k college” mantra, the Polyphia virtuoso went on to become one of today's most influential guitar players

We’re living in a new golden age for guitar pickups – here’s why
By Matt Parker published
From multi-voice options to Bluetooth switching and a stream of signature sets – after decades of stagnant development, there has been a boom in pickup innovations

NAMM 2023: Fishman debuts signature Fluence pickup sets for Polyphia’s Tim Henson and Scott LePage – complete with an onboard nylon-string substitute setting
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Polyphia boys land the big Fishman, with each pickup featuring three voices, including the ridiculously tantalizing “nylon-string surrogate” mode on Henson’s neck humbucker

Tim Henson explains what makes a great solo, a good guitar and a killer tone
By Matt Owen published
The Polyphia titan also teaches tapping, barre chords, Playing God and waxes lyrical about John Mayer’s Neon and Black Sabbath’s Iron Man in an in-depth Wired Q&A

Ever wondered what John Mayer and Tim Henson playing each other’s music would look and sound like? This YouTuber has the answer
By Matt Owen published
Thanks to some sharp editing chops, this inquisitive creator has created an alternate universe in which Mayer masterminded Polyphia’s Neuvo Flamenco hit, and Henson penned the acoustic fingerstyle workout

Tim Henson shows off an Ibanez 8-string signature that never went to production – and says more signature electrics will arrive this year
By Matt Owen published
Henson gave a tour of his fully stocked signature guitar stand, which will likely have to expand to include a "couple" of new releases later this year

Tim Henson wants to work with Meshuggah and Thundercat – and says new Polyphia music is coming in the summer
By Matt Owen published
The prog virtuoso hopes to push Polyphia's sonic versatility even further by linking up with the Swedish extreme metal outfit and bass extraordinaire

5 things we learned about Tim Henson from his eye-opening Ernie Ball String Theory episode
By Matt Owen published
The Polyphia virtuoso reveals some surprising unknowns, from his early experiences playing in a worship band to fostering a mindset to be “the best guitarist in the world” at the age of 10
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