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Line 6 HX Stomp XL settings

The Thrill is Gone settings for Line 6 HX Stomp XL

B.B. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Line 6 HX Stomp XL, use the US Deluxe Nrm amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-09-21

Amp model
US Deluxe Nrm
Channel
Clean
Cab
Open Back 1x12
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
2
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
6
Presence
5
Original drive
2

Effects chain

  1. 1compressionDeluxe CompLevel 7 · Sustain 6
  2. 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
  3. 3overdriveKinky BoostGain 2 · Level 7
  4. 4modulationChorusMix 4 · Rate 3 · Depth 3

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick for a quick, percussive attack.
  • Focus on finger positioning to achieve a warm, jazzy tone.
  • Emphasize phrasing to create singing sustain without relying on gain.

The original rig

What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 HX Stomp XL actually has.

Guitar
mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
Amp
Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
Gain
0
Bass
6.5
Mid
6.5
Treble
6
Presence
5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 HX Stomp XL for The Thrill is Gone?

Use the US Deluxe Nrm (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Deluxe Comp, Spring, Kinky Boost, Chorus.

Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.

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 Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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