Line 6 HX Stomp settings
1979 settings for Line 6 HX Stomp
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "1979" riff tone on a Line 6 HX Stomp, use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM-800) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-08-21
- Amp model
- Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM-800)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1compressionCompressorLevel 5 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 2modulation70s ChorusMix 5 · Rate 3 · Depth 5
- 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 2.5
Playing tips
- Use a light touch to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Consider using a compressor to enhance sustain and even out dynamics.
- Experiment with slight palm muting for a tighter sound if needed.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 HX Stomp actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 80s, as used by Billy Corgan in studio)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (modded with KT88 tubes, as used on Mellon Collie sessions)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get 1979 adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins'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 for 1979?
Use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM-800) (clean channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, followed by Compressor, 70s Chorus, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for 1979?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on 1979?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 80s, as used by Billy Corgan in studio). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (modded with KT88 tubes, as used on Mellon Collie sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
1979 on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 HX Stomp
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Walk · Pantera
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
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.