Rock You Like a Hurricane settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

6

Original drive

8

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveStupor OD (SD-1)Drive 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2reverbDynamic RoomMix 2 · Decay 3

Playing tips

• Use palm muting for chugging sections to achieve tight, punchy rhythms.
• Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the clarity of each note.
• Maintain a consistent attack to ensure note separation in chords.

Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs

Gain

5.5

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

6

Original drive

8

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveKinky Boost (EP-3)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2delaySimple DelayMix 4 · Feedback 3
3. 3reverbDynamic RoomMix 2 · Decay 3
4. 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
5. 5compressionDeluxe CompLevel 6 · Sustain 5

Playing tips

• Focus on fluid legato runs to achieve a singing sustain.
• Use aggressive picking for a crisp attack on notes.
• Incorporate harmonic overtones by bending notes and using vibrato.

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for Rock You Like a Hurricane?

Use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Stupor OD (SD-1), Dynamic Room.

Which pickup should I use for Rock You Like a Hurricane?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Scorpions use on Rock You Like a Hurricane?

Guitar: Gibson Flying V (likely 1970s/early 1980s model, as used by Rudolf Schenker on the original recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic 1980s Scorpions amp, confirmed by multiple sources for this era and song).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

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