Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Highway to Hell settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
AC/DC · adapted 103 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Highway to Hell" 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 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-13
- Amp model
- Brit Plexi Nrm (Marshall Super Lead 100 Plexi, normal channel)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbDynamic RoomMix 3 · Decay 4
- 3delayVintage Digital (Line 6 Original)Mix 2 · Time 4 · Feedback 3
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the aggressive crunch.
- Incorporate palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the driving energy of the riff.
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 (late 1960s, likely 1968-1970, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, no master volume)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Highway to Hell 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 Highway to Hell?
Use the Brit Plexi Nrm (Marshall Super Lead 100 Plexi, normal channel) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer), Dynamic Room, Vintage Digital (Line 6 Original).
Which pickup should I use for Highway to Hell?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Highway to Hell?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (late 1960s, likely 1968-1970, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, no master volume).
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.
Highway to Hell on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
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- 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.