The Thrill is Gone settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack

Amp block

Drive

2

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

5

Presence

5

Original drive

2

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
2. 2compressionDeluxe Comp (Line 6 Original)Level 5 · Sustain 5
3. 3reverbHot SpringsMix 3 · Decay 4

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use a heavy pick for a percussive attack.
• Focus on finger placement for smooth transitions between notes.
• Employ a quick, forceful picking technique to achieve a dynamic response.

Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

2

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

5

Original drive

2

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveKinky Boost (EP-3)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
2. 2compressionRed Squeeze (Dyna Comp)Level 5 · Sustain 6
3. 3reverbDynamic RoomMix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

• Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack.
• Focus on impeccable phrasing and touch-sensitive dynamics.
• Maintain a quick, percussive attack to match the original tone.

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for The Thrill is Gone?

Use the US Deluxe Nrm (Fender Deluxe Reverb, normal channel) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 5, followed by Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer), Deluxe Comp (Line 6 Original), Hot Springs.

Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8.

What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?

Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.

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.