Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Back in Black settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
AC/DC · adapted 157 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the Brit Plexi Nrm (Marshall Super Lead 100 Plexi, normal channel) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7.5, Treble 4.5, Presence 5.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO Series (various models) · updated 2026-11-14
- Amp model
- Brit Plexi Nrm (Marshall Super Lead 100 Plexi, normal channel)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbDynamic RoomMix 3 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to capture the classic crunch.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for added definition and punch.
- Experiment with dynamics; dig in harder for a more aggressive sound.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back in Black adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for Back in Black?
Use the Brit Plexi Nrm (Marshall Super Lead 100 Plexi, normal channel) (crunch channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7.5, Treble 4.5, Presence 5.5, followed by Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer), Dynamic Room.
Which pickup should I use for Back in Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Back in Black?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO Series (various models). Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Back in Black on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.