Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Cowboys from Hell settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
Pantera · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "Cowboys from Hell" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-03
- Amp model
- Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1distortionRatatouille (ProCo Rat)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 8
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveKinky Boost (EP-3)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 8
- 4eqParametricGain 3 · Q 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for tight palm-muted chugs.
- Focus on percussive rhythm to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Ensure your muting technique is solid to avoid unwanted noise.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD Deluxe MH-1000 · updated 2026-08-16
- Amp model
- Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveKinky Boost (EP-3)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 3eqParametricGain 1 3 · Gain 2 2 · Bandwidth 1 1 · Bandwidth 2 1
- 4eqGraphic EQBand 1 0 · Band 2 0 · Band 3 3 · Band 4 5 · Band 5 0 · Band 6 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for a tight, percussive sound.
- Incorporate pinch harmonics for added expressiveness.
- Focus on fast legato runs to maintain fluidity in the solo.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML or Dean From Hell)
- Amp
- Randall RG-100ES
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cowboys from Hell adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera'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 Cowboys from Hell?
Use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Ratatouille (ProCo Rat), Noise Gate, Kinky Boost (EP-3), Parametric.
Which pickup should I use for Cowboys from Hell?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on Cowboys from Hell?
Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML or Dean From Hell). Amp: Randall RG-100ES.
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.
Cowboys from Hell 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
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.