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Line 6 Flextone II settings

Another One Bites the Dust settings for Line 6 Flextone II

Queen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Queen "Another One Bites the Dust" solo tone on a Line 6 Flextone II, select the Line 6 Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Ibanez AF75G Artcore Hollowbody Electric Guitar · updated 2026-08-31

Preset / mode
Line 6 Clean
Pickup
Neck + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Flextone II knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
4
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
0

Playing tips

  • Use a percussive muted strumming technique to capture the funky feel.
  • Focus on dynamic picking to emphasize the articulation of each note.
  • Experiment with fingerstyle for a more nuanced attack.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Ibanez AF75G Artcore Hollowbody Electric Guitar · updated 2026-08-31

Preset / mode
Jazz Clean
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Flextone II knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
5
Mid
4
Treble
6
Reverb
0

Playing tips

  • Focus on a percussive attack to capture the funky rhythm.
  • Use palm muting lightly to enhance the tightness of the notes.
  • Emphasize the lower strings for a punchy bass-like feel.

The original rig

What Queen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Flextone II actually has.

Guitar
Fender Precision Bass (for main riff), Brian May's Red Special (for guitar noise/fx overdubs only)
Amp
Unknown bass amp (likely a Music Man or Fender Bassman for Deacon's bass), Vox AC30 (for Brian May's guitar overdubs only)
Gain
0
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Line 6 Flextone II for Another One Bites the Dust?

Start from the Line 6 Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.

Which pickup should I use for Another One Bites the Dust?

Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Queen use on Another One Bites the Dust?

Guitar: Fender Precision Bass (for main riff), Brian May's Red Special (for guitar noise/fx overdubs only). Amp: Unknown bass amp (likely a Music Man or Fender Bassman for Deacon's bass), Vox AC30 (for Brian May's guitar overdubs only).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez AF75G Artcore Hollowbody Electric Guitar. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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