Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
Tears in Heaven settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
Eric Clapton · adapted 16 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Clapton "Tears in Heaven" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the US Double Nrm (Fender Twin Reverb, normal channel) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- US Double Nrm (Fender Twin Reverb, normal channel)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1reverbHot SpringsMix 4 · Decay 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use soft fingerstyle dynamics to achieve a warm, natural tone.
- Focus on clear, articulate note separation for the riff.
- Maintain a relaxed hand position for fluid playing.
The original rig
What Eric Clapton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- 1977 Juan Alvarez Classical Guitar
- Amp
- 1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4 (Tweed Twin, modified by Cesar Diaz)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tears in Heaven adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Clapton'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 Tears in Heaven?
Use the US Double Nrm (Fender Twin Reverb, normal channel) (clean channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Hot Springs.
Which pickup should I use for Tears in Heaven?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Eric Clapton use on Tears in Heaven?
Guitar: 1977 Juan Alvarez Classical Guitar. Amp: 1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4 (Tweed Twin, modified by Cesar Diaz).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Tears in Heaven 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
- Walk · Pantera
- 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
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.