Line 6 HX Stomp settings
The Count of Tuscany settings for Line 6 HX Stomp
Dream Theater · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dream Theater "The Count of Tuscany" solo tone on a Line 6 HX Stomp, use the Cali Rectifire (Mesa Rectifier) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Studio · updated 2026-10-04
- Amp model
- Cali Rectifire (Mesa Rectifier)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with V30 speakers
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 HX Stomp knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808Gain 4 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3distortionVermin DistGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 4reverbPlateMix 6 · Decay 5
- 5delayTransistor TapeMix 6 · Feedback 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use smooth legato techniques for fluid note transitions.
- Incorporate delicate volume swells to enhance the ambient quality.
- Focus on clear articulation of each note to maintain definition in the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Studio · updated 2026-10-04
- Amp model
- Cali Rectifire (Mesa Rectifier)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 HX Stomp knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 2overdriveScream 808Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 3reverbRoomMix 4 · Decay 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a more articulate sound.
- Incorporate fingerstyle techniques for a softer, more nuanced attack.
- Experiment with blending the neck pickup for warmth and body.
The original rig
What Dream Theater used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 HX Stomp actually has.
- Guitar
- Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, 2009 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, 2009 era)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Count of Tuscany adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dream Theater'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 The Count of Tuscany?
Use the Cali Rectifire (Mesa Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Scream 808, Noise Gate, Vermin Dist, Plate, Transistor Tape.
Which pickup should I use for The Count of Tuscany?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dream Theater use on The Count of Tuscany?
Guitar: Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, 2009 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, 2009 era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Studio. 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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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.