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Line 6 POD Go settings

Highway to Hell settings for Line 6 POD Go

AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the AC/DC "Highway to Hell" riff tone on a Line 6 POD Go, use the Brit Plexi Nrm/Brt (Super Lead 100) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Telecaster Deluxe · updated 2026-09-14

Amp model
Brit Plexi Nrm/Brt (Super Lead 100)
Channel
Crunch
Cab
4x12 closed back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
6
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveScream 808Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbDouble TankMix 3 · Decay 4
  3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

  • Focus on palm muting for tight, punchy riffs.
  • Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the gritty tone.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the driving energy of the riff.

The original rig

What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go actually has.

Guitar
Gibson SG Standard (late 1960s, likely 1968-1970, stock humbuckers)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, no master volume)
Gain
6
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 POD Go for Highway to Hell?

Use the Brit Plexi Nrm/Brt (Super Lead 100) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Scream 808, Double Tank, Noise Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Highway to Hell?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did AC/DC use on Highway to Hell?

Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (late 1960s, likely 1968-1970, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, no master volume).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster Deluxe. 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.