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Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings

Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix) settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack

Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)" solo tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a ESP LTD Deluxe MH-1000 · updated 2026-05-24

Amp model
Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800)
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 Closed Back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs

Gain
6
Bass
5
Mid
5
Treble
5

Amp block

Drive
8
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
4
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects chain

  1. 1distortionSovereign Distortion (Wampler Sovereign)Gain 8 · Tone 7 · Level 7
  2. 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
  3. 3overdriveKinky Boost (EP-3)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
  4. 4reverbDynamic RoomMix 3 · Decay 2
  5. 5delaySimple DelayMix 4 · Feedback 3

Playing tips

  • Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
  • Incorporate fast alternate picking for clarity in lead lines.
  • Utilize fluid legato runs to enhance sustain and expressiveness.

Riff settings

Adapted for a ESP LTD Deluxe MH-1000 · updated 2026-05-24

Amp model
Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800)
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10

Amp block

Drive
7
Master
7
Bass
5
Mid
4
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveTone Sovereign (King of Tone)Gain 6 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
  3. 3eqSimple EQBass 5 · Mid 2 · Treble 6 · Level 0

Playing tips

  • Focus on aggressive palm muting for tight articulation.
  • Use fast alternate picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
  • Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.

The original rig

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

Guitar
Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers
Gain
7.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
4
Treble
7
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)?

Use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Sovereign Distortion (Wampler Sovereign), Noise Gate, Kinky Boost (EP-3), Dynamic Room, Simple Delay.

Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.

What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Remix)?

Guitar: Jackson KV1 Dave Mustaine Signature. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD Deluxe MH-1000. 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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