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United States Tim Henson is a guitarist recognized for his work with the progressive rock band Polyphia, demonstrating a blend of instrumental rock, electronic music, and hip hop influences.
Tim Henson from Polyphia collaborated with BABYMETAL on the track 'Brand New Day' in 2019, contributing to the song and its associated video.
Ernie Ball partnered with Tim Henson for new sets of guitar strings, including a collaboration on a signature string set.
Tim Henson discussed a collaboration with Hans Zimmer, including jamming for the F1 movie.
Tim Henson is an endorser for Ibanez, with multiple signature guitars including the TOD10N and TOD10, as well as the THBB10 which featured a roasted maple neck, Gotoh tremolo bridge, and DiMarzio pickups.
Tim Henson's THBB10 signature Ibanez guitar included DiMarzio pickups.
Tim Henson's TOD10 Ibanez signature guitar features Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Signature humbucker pickups. Fishman also produces Fluence Tim Henson Signature Series 6-String and 7-String Pickup Sets.
Henson collaborated with Neural DSP to release the "Archetype: Tim Henson" plugin, featuring simulated amps and his signature "Multivoicer" attachment.
Tim Henson is a guitarist and a founding member of the progressive rock band Polyphia, formed in Plano, Texas, in 2010. The band initially gained recognition through their instrumental guitar play-throughs on YouTube, particularly “Impassion” from their EP *Inspire* (2013). This early success contributed to Polyphia establishing a presence within the instrumental guitar scene. Over time, Henson’s role in the band has been central to their evolving sound, which integrates elements of pop, funk, and electronic music into a progressive rock foundation. His contributions have been vital to the band’s studio albums and live performances.
Henson’s career with Polyphia has been marked by a consistent output of studio albums and EPs. Key releases include *Muse* (2014), which began to incorporate pop and rap influences, and *Renaissance* (2016), which further explored hip hop and EDM elements. His work on *New Levels New Devils* (2018) contributed to Polyphia’s first appearance on the *Billboard* 200 chart, reaching number 61. Henson has also developed signature gear, including multiple Ibanez signature guitars such as the TOD10N and TOD10, and collaborated with Neural DSP for the “Archetype: Tim Henson” plugin, demonstrating his involvement in music technology and product development.
Most recently, Henson contributed to Polyphia’s *Remember That You Will Die* (2022), which debuted at number 33 on the *Billboard* 200. This album continued the band’s exploration of diverse genres, including trap percussion and hip hop stylings. In 2023, Polyphia released their first live album, *Live at the Factory in Deep Ellum*. Henson’s ongoing work has solidified his reputation as a guitarist known for his technical proficiency and genre-bending musical approach, influencing both the band’s artistic direction and wider musical trends.
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