Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless settings
Hysteria (Live) settings for Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless
Def Leppard · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Def Leppard "Hysteria (Live)" solo tone on a Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless, use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800 2204 50W) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS · updated 2026-11-11
- Amp model
- Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800 2204 50W)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1compressionDeluxe CompLevel 7 · Sustain 6
- 2modulation70s Chorus (BOSS CE-1)Mix 5 · Rate 4 · Depth 6
- 3delayAnalog Echo (BOSS DM-2)Mix 5 · Feedback 5
- 4reverbDynamic HallMix 4 · Decay 5
- 5overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 4 · Tone 6 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, sustained notes to emulate the singing quality of the original solo.
- Use a light touch for articulation, ensuring each note rings clearly.
- Incorporate subtle vibrato to enhance the expressiveness of the lead lines.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS · updated 2026-11-11
- Amp model
- Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800 2203 100W)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8
Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1modulation70s Chorus (BOSS CE-1)Mix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 2reverb'63 SpringMix 3 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Use tight, precise picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Engage the chorus effect for a layered, shimmery sound.
- Adjust the guitar volume dynamically to control the edge of breakup.
The original rig
What Def Leppard used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hysteria (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Def Leppard'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 Hysteria (Live)?
Use the Brit 2204 (Marshall JCM800 2204 50W) (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Deluxe Comp, 70s Chorus (BOSS CE-1), Analog Echo (BOSS DM-2), Dynamic Hall, Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer).
Which pickup should I use for Hysteria (Live)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Def Leppard use on Hysteria (Live)?
Guitar: Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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
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.