Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless settings
Enter Sandman settings for Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless
Metallica · adapted 75 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless, use the Cali IV Rhythm 2 (MESA/Boogie Mark IV, channel II) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-13
- Amp model
- Cali IV Rhythm 2 (MESA/Boogie Mark IV, channel II)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed-back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
Effects chain
- 1distortionRatatoullie Dist (Pro Co RAT with LM308)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2noise gateHorizon Gate (Horizon Precision Drive gate circuit)Release 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive attack.
- Focus on clear note separation by picking with precision.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the aggressive feel of the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 POD Go / POD Go Wireless for Enter Sandman?
Use the Cali IV Rhythm 2 (MESA/Boogie Mark IV, channel II) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, followed by Ratatoullie Dist (Pro Co RAT with LM308), Horizon Gate (Horizon Precision Drive gate circuit), Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer).
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
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.
Enter Sandman on other amps
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- Enter Sandman on Boss Katana · 470
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 10G · 238
- Enter Sandman on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 168
- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.