The Dallas, TX-based instrumental outfit has just re-released their debut full-length, Muse, on Equal Vision Records. The album was originally self-released as an independent artist and is now available as a re-mastered, re-packaged release through the label. The new and improved release also makes Muse available at physical retail locations for the first time. Muse was produced by Nick Sampson [Of Mice & Men, Asking Alexandria] and is also available streaming in full at Polyphia.merchnow.com.
Upon its initial release last September, the full-length self-titled landed on several Billboard Charts including: No. 5 on Internet Albums, No. 6 on Hard Rock Albums, No. 13 on Independen Albums, No. 22 on Top Rock Albums, No. 71 on Top Current Albums, and No. 76 on Top 200.
"Obviously we wanted to write something extremely unique," says guitarist Tim Henson, "but we also wanted it to be accessible in a way that would unite people of different tastes... An album that literally everyone could appreciate." The record contains a variety of material from the euphoric intensity of "87" to the emotional roller coaster "Finale", and also boasts an insane roster of guest artists including Aaron Marshall of Intervals, Canadian solo guitarist Nick Johnston, Jason Richardson of Chelsea Grin, Jakub Zytecki of Disperse, Nick Sampson of I Am Abomination, and Mario Camarena and Erick Hansel of CHON.

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Nyatoh neck

The Nyatoh neck provides a rich mid-low end

Ebony fretboard

Ebony produces tight lows and mid-range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.

Solid Sitka Spruce top

Solid Sitka Spruce top provides an enormous frequency range that offers wave after wave of shimmering highs along with tight mids and a full-bodied low end.

Solid Okoume back and sides

Solid Okoume back and sides offer full-bodied and warm mid-range tones.

Fishman® Acoustic Matrix™ Undersaddle pickup / Fishman® Bridge Mounted Body pickup

The Fishman® Acoustic Matrix™ pickup delivers enhanced performance with its clear, transparent tone. Fishman® Bridge Mounted Body Pickup captures not only string vibrations but also the body’s natural resonance and percussive nuances. The result is an enhanced sense of air, depth, and authentic acoustic character.

Fishman® Aura® TOD100N Custom Tim Henson System

The Customized Fishman® TOD100N system, combining Fishman® Aura® technology with the Fishman® Acoustic Matrix™ undersaddle pickup, enables you to create vivid, natural acoustic sound. Equipped with Aura Acoustic Imaging technology, the system generates studio microphone–like response from the pickup signal and allows it to be blended seamlessly with the direct pickup sound. A stereo output function enables independent routing of piezo and body pickup signals from a single output jack. Combined with Aura’s Image blending, the undersaddle and body pickups deliver a rich, three-dimensional nylon-string tone with natural acoustic depth.
Control: Master Volume/ Aura® Image Blend control w/Phase switch/ Body pickup blend control.

Ebony double hole bridge

The double hole bridge makes string changes super easy as there is no need to bend the strings or tie a knot at the end. This also helps maintain the correct string tension, which enhances tuning stability.

Gig bag included (THGB1)

It comes with Tim Henson signature Ibanez gig bag (THGB1) which is designed specifically to fit and protect Tim Henson signature Ibanez guitars.

Modified FR Chambered body w/ Side sound port

The modified FR chambered body efficiently captures and retains vibrations, producing a well-defined, articulate tone with excellent sustain. Its unique chambered design—featuring no traditional sound hole and instead a side sound port—delivers a surprisingly full frequency range, from rich lows to clear highs, despite the thin body. The sound port allows you to hear and feel the guitar’s pure acoustic tone more clearly and directly. The chambered construction also enables smooth body contours and a seamless neck joint, enhancing overall playability.

Ergonomic body contours & rounded edges

Rounded body edges and carefully sculpted contours (top, back, and cutaway) deliver a refined feel and playability comparable to an electric guitar.

Comfort neck heel

The seamless neck joint allows for smooth, effortless access to higher frets, while the contoured cutaway further enhances playability in the upper register.

46mm width nut / 400mmR fretboard radius

The combination of a narrow 46mm width nut and 400mmR fretboard radius offers easy fingering.

Tree of Death fingerboard inlay

The name and the design of this fingerboard inlay are both nods to the iconic Ibanez "Tree of Life" inlay design, but with a twist.

SPECS

• body shapeFRH chambered body
• bracingFan Bracing for Chambered FRH body
• topSolid Sitka Spruce top
• back & sidesSolid Okoume back & Solid Okoume sides
• neckC shapeNyatohSet-in neck
• fretboardEbony fretboard
• bridgeEbony double hole bridge
• body bindingRosewood body binding
• inlayTree of Death inlay
• tuning machineGold Classical tuners
• number of frets22
• stringsD'Addario® XTC45
• string gauge.028/.032/.040/.028W/.035W/.044W
• string space11.1mm
• factory tuning1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• pickupFishman® Acoustic Matrix™ Undersaddle / Fishman® Bridge Mounted Body
• preampFishman® Aura® TOD100N Custom Tim Henson System
• output jack1/4" Endpin Jack (Mono or Stereo)
• battery9V x1

NECK DIMENSIONS

• Scale :651mm/25.6"
• a : Width46mm at NUT
• b : Width58mm at 14F
• c : Thickness21mm at 1F
• d : Thickness22mm at 7F
• Radius :400mmR

BODY DIMENSIONS

• a : Length17 1/2"
• b : Width13 15/16"
• c : Max Depth1 15/16"

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