Comfortably Numb settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack

Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs

Gain

3

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

6.5

Mid

7.5

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1fuzzBighorn Fuzz (1973 Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff Pi)Volume 5.5 · Tone 3.5 · Sustain 10
2. 2modulationCourtesan Flange (Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress)Rate 9 · Range 10 · Colour 10
3. 3delayTransistor Tape (Maestro Echoplex EP-3)Mix 3.5 · Feedback 3.5
4. 4reverbDynamic PlateMix 4 · Decay 2.5
5. 5noise gateNoise Gate (Line 6 Original)Release 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

• Use a smooth, legato playing style to achieve a singing sustain.
• Incorporate bends and vibrato to enhance the emotional expression of the solo.
• Experiment with your multi-FX unit's modulation settings to recreate the lush, ambient quality of the original tone.

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

Use the WhoWatt 100 (Hiwatt DR-103 Brill) (lead channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Bighorn Fuzz (1973 Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff Pi), Courtesan Flange (Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress), Transistor Tape (Maestro Echoplex EP-3), Dynamic Plate, Noise Gate (Line 6 Original).

Which pickup should I use for Comfortably Numb?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Pink Floyd use on Comfortably Numb?

Guitar: 1969 Fender Stratocaster (alder body, late-'70s Charvel birdseye maple neck). Amp: Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head (studio, parallel with Yamaha RA-200 rotating speaker cabinet).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.