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NAMM 2024: Ibanez gives one of 2023’s best-selling acoustics – the Tim Henson-inspired FRH10N – a sleek new makeover

By Matt Owen published 10 January 24

The Japanese brand shows its commitment to growing the progressive nylon-string platform first developed by the Polyphia virtuoso with some eye-popping finishes

Tim Henson, Manuel Gardner Fernandes and Scott LePage

“3 God-tier guitarists on one track”: Tim Henson, Scott LePage and Manuel Gardner Fernandes make late plays for solos of the year on fretboard-melting new collab

By Matt Owen published 4 December 23

Featuring members of Polyphia and Unprocessed, Die on the Cross of the Martyr unites three of today's finest progressive virtuosos – and the result is “the ultimate guitar nerd’s wet dream”

Fishman’s game-changing Fluence Modern pickups just got even more versatile – with sounds “you’ve never heard in a humbucker before”

By Matt Owen published 18 September 23

As well as a slick new Open Core version of the celebrated Fluence Modern format, a whole new voice has been added to the roster

Fishman Fluence Tim Henson signature pickups

Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Signature Series and Scott LePage Custom Series review: Innovative pickups that boast an awesome tonal range

By Chris Gill published 4 August 23

The Polyphia guitarists' signature pickups take the Fishman Fluence multi-voice concept to a new level

“The boys are back in town, baby”: Watch Polyphia pay tribute to Thin Lizzy – and their home state – during sublime pro-shot Texas performance

By Matt Owen published 4 August 23

Live shows do not get better than this newly posted 65-minute Polyphia concert – an epic display of the band's onstage virtuosity and mind-melting technical skills

Introducing nu-disco shred, a fresh genre of guitar playing that combines ’70s pop and ’80s soloing – and where dancing while you two-hand tap is an absolute must

By Michael Astley-Brown published 28 July 23

Nile Rodgers meets Eddie Van Halen in these tap-happy fretboard freakouts – creator Dre DiMura explains what inspired his daring mashup and why “tradition can be a prison”

The greatest guitar solos of the 21st century... so far

By Jenna Scaramanga published 17 July 23

Featuring every kind of guitar hero – from old-school to cutting‑edge. And not one but two Van Halens…

Charles Berthoud playing a fretless six-string bass guitar

YouTuber gives Tim Henson a run for his money by turning Playing God into a fretless bass masterclass – and it will literally blow your mind

By Matt Owen published 7 July 23

Charles Berthoud is back, and his latest display of bass playing brilliance might be his best yet

Polyphia standing in front of Marshall amps

Wait, Polyphia are using Marshall amps now?

By Michael Astley-Brown published 5 June 23

Digital modeling enthusiasts Tim Henson and Scott LePage have been spotted with JCM800s – but is everything as it seems?

5 mind-blowing techniques you can learn from Polyphia’s Tim Henson

By Charlie Griffiths published 19 May 23

The G.O.A.T. of 21st-century progressive guitar, Henson has a style that combines technical brilliance with abundant imagination. This is a lesson in making the impossible possible

Tim Henson reveals how his rejection from Berklee inspired Polyphia: “I didn't have a back-up plan”

By Matt Owen published 12 May 23

After adopting a “f**k college” mantra, the Polyphia virtuoso went on to become one of today's most influential guitar players

Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio signature pickups

We’re living in a new golden age for guitar pickups – here’s why

By Matt Parker published 21 April 23

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: Godin launches the nylon-string Multiac Mundial – a modern reboot of its flagship Multiac model

By Matt Owen published 14 April 23

The result of years of research and development, the latest instalment to the Multiac family might be the most ornate of the bunch, promising to be “ideal for stage musicians or travelers”

NAMM 2023: Apogee’s guitar-targeted Jam X interface comes with a built-in analog compressor – and added Tim Henson

By Matt Parker published 11 April 23

The firm’s latest audio interface offers a three-mode compressor and bundles in an extended trial of the Polyphia guitarist’s Archetype software

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 22 March 23

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 playing his Ibanez signature guitar

Tim Henson explains what makes a great solo, a good guitar and a killer tone

By Matt Owen published 1 March 23

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 7 February 23

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 holds the Ibanez THBB8 guitar

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 2 February 23

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

Fredrik Thorendal, Tim Henson and Thundercat

Tim Henson wants to work with Meshuggah and Thundercat – and says new Polyphia music is coming in the summer

By Matt Owen published 13 January 23

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 6 January 23

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