Line 6 HX Stomp settings
Float On settings for Line 6 HX Stomp
Modest Mouse · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Modest Mouse "Float On" riff tone on a Line 6 HX Stomp, use the US Deluxe Vib (Fender Deluxe) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-14
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Vib (Fender Deluxe)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1compressionCompressorLevel 5 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 2reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 4
- 3overdriveScream 808Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to emphasize the articulation of the notes.
- Use a light palm muting technique to control the sustain and add punch to the riff.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a slightly different dynamic feel.
The original rig
What Modest Mouse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 HX Stomp actually has.
- Guitar
- Wicks Custom Electric Guitar
- Amp
- Unknown studio amp (Isaac Brock used whatever was available at Dave Sardy's studio; exact model not specified)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Float On adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Modest Mouse'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 Float On?
Use the US Deluxe Vib (Fender Deluxe) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Compressor, Spring, Scream 808.
Which pickup should I use for Float On?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Modest Mouse use on Float On?
Guitar: Wicks Custom Electric Guitar. Amp: Unknown studio amp (Isaac Brock used whatever was available at Dave Sardy's studio; exact model not specified).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Float On 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.