BE NOT AFRAID album cover - Polyphia
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "DENY THE FLESH" by Polyphia - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "DENY THE FLESH"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain6
Bass5
Mid6
Treble6
Presence5.5
Volume6

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone8
Volume10
Recording notes

From BE NOT AFRAID (2026). Polyphia's two guitarists split lead and rhythm duties, and no source says which guitar or amp is on this track, so Scott LePage's signature Ibanez into a modeled amp stands in. The album, released on 23 October 2026, leans on metal and prog (Premier Guitar). Aim for a tight, mid-focused high-gain tone on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "DENY THE FLESH" Tone

  1. What guitar did Polyphia use on "DENY THE FLESH"?

    The guitar on "DENY THE FLESH" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Ibanez Scott LePage SLM10 (Polyphia) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "DENY THE FLESH" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.

  3. Can I play "DENY THE FLESH" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "DENY THE FLESH" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.

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