Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

5

Mid

7

Treble

7

Presence

7

Effects chain

1. 1wahUK Wah 846Position 5
2. 2delaySimple DelayMix 5 · Feedback 5
3. 3reverbRoomMix 2 · Decay 3
4. 4compressionDeluxe CompLevel 5 · Sustain 5
5. 5noise gateHard GateThreshold 4

Playing tips

• Focus on smooth, fluid legato techniques to achieve singing sustain.
• Use aggressive picking for articulation and to emphasize the midrange.
• Incorporate wah sweep during the solo for added expressiveness.

Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7.5

Treble

7

Presence

7

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveMinotaurGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2reverbPlateauxMix 3 · Decay 3
3. 3noise gateHard GateRelease 3 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

• Use an aggressive pick attack to achieve the bright and articulate attack.
• Focus on palm muting for tight, percussive riff clarity.
• Ensure to play with a slight compression feel for sustained notes.

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Use the Brit 2204 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by UK Wah 846, Simple Delay, Room, Deluxe Comp, Hard Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Sweet Child O' Mine?

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

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Sweet Child O' Mine?

Guitar: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.