Line 6 HX Stomp settings
Holy Wars settings for Line 6 HX Stomp
Megadeth · adapted 11 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Line 6 HX Stomp, use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM-800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Amp model
- Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM-800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1distortionVermin DistGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveScream 808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve a percussive attack.
- Use a fast, staccato picking technique to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Ensure your picking hand is precise to enhance articulation.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 HX Stomp actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth'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 Holy Wars?
Use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM-800) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Vermin Dist, Noise Gate, Scream 808.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars?
Guitar: Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Wars on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 HX Stomp
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- 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
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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.