Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor settings
Holy Wars settings for Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor, use the Brit 2204 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-06-28
- Amp model
- Brit 2204
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1distortionVermin DistGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateHard GateRelease 2 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveMinotaurGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Utilize tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity in fast riffs.
- Maintain a staccato feel in your playing for rhythmic precision.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth'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 Stadium XL Floor for Holy Wars?
Use the Brit 2204 (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Vermin Dist, Hard Gate, Minotaur.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars?
Guitar: Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
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.
Holy Wars on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.