Line 6 POD Go settings
Ghost Host settings for Line 6 POD Go
Buckethead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Buckethead "Ghost Host" riff tone on a Line 6 POD Go, use the US Super Nrm/Vib (Fender Super Reverb) amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Les Paul · updated 2026-08-29
- Amp model
- US Super Nrm/Vib (Fender Super Reverb)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back 1x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Line 6 POD Go knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1reverbDouble TankMix 5 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Use dynamic picking strength to enhance articulation and note separation.
- Experiment with the volume knob to find the sweet spot for clean tones.
The original rig
What Buckethead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Studio (white, mid-2000s, signature model)
- Amp
- Unknown (likely Marshall or Mesa/Boogie, but not confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Ghost Host adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Buckethead'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 for Ghost Host?
Use the US Super Nrm/Vib (Fender Super Reverb) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by Double Tank.
Which pickup should I use for Ghost Host?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Buckethead use on Ghost Host?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Studio (white, mid-2000s, signature model). Amp: Unknown (likely Marshall or Mesa/Boogie, but not confirmed for this recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Les Paul. 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
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Hold the Line · Toto
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- 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.