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
- 1compressionDeluxe CompLevel 7 · Sustain 6
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
- 3overdriveKinky BoostGain 2 · Level 7
- 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King'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 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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Popular songs on the Line 6 HX Stomp XL
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
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.