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Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings

Bitch settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack

Meredith Brooks · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Meredith Brooks "Bitch" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-08-15

Amp model
US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb)
Channel
Crunch
Cab
1x12 open back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs

Gain
4
Bass
5
Mid
5
Treble
5

Amp block

Drive
5
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveKinky Boost (EP-3)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 5
  2. 2reverbDynamic RoomMix 3 · Decay 4
  3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

  • Use a tight, percussive strumming technique to capture the articulate chord definition.
  • Focus on a bright attack to emulate the Telecaster's signature bite.
  • Maintain a dynamic feel in your playing to keep the riff engaging.

Solo settings

updated 2026-08-15

Amp model
Solo Lead OD (Soldano SLO100)
Channel
Lead
Cab
Mesa/Boogie 4x12
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs

Gain
4.5
Bass
5
Mid
5
Treble
5

Amp block

Drive
7
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
6
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveKinky Boost (EP-3)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 6
  2. 2reverbDynamic RoomMix 3 · Decay 4
  3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

  • Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the raspy, mid-forward tone.
  • Use fingerstyle techniques for better control over sustain and note separation.
  • Experiment with the volume knob to roll back slightly for more clarity in complex passages.

The original rig

What Meredith Brooks used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar 1990s model)
Amp
Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall combo, model not confirmed for studio recording)
Gain
6
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for Bitch?

Use the US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Kinky Boost (EP-3), Dynamic Room, Noise Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Bitch?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Meredith Brooks use on Bitch?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar 1990s model). Amp: Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall combo, model not confirmed for studio recording).

Will these settings work with my 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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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.