Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Master of Puppets settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
Metallica · adapted 280 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the Cali IV Lead (Mesa/Boogie Mark IV, lead channel) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-12
- Amp model
- Cali IV Lead (Mesa/Boogie Mark IV, lead channel)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 2noise gateHard Gate (Line 6 Original)Release 5 · Threshold 4
- 3reverbDynamic RoomMix 2 · Decay 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Utilize fast alternate picking for articulation.
- Experiment with the kill switch for rhythmic stutter effects.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Master of Puppets?
Use the Cali IV Lead (Mesa/Boogie Mark IV, lead channel) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer), Hard Gate (Line 6 Original), Dynamic Room.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
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.