Line 6 POD Go settings
Hold the Line settings for Line 6 POD Go
Toto · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Toto "Hold the Line" solo tone on a Line 6 POD Go, use the Brit Plexi Nrm/Brt (Super Lead 100) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-09-18
- Amp model
- Brit Plexi Nrm/Brt (Super Lead 100)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 POD Go knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2delaySimple DelayMix 2 · Feedback 1
- 3reverbPlateauxMix 3 · Decay 3
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 5compressionDeluxe CompLevel 7 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to achieve a tight, percussive sound.
- Focus on smooth, controlled bends to enhance the singing sustain.
- Experiment with palm muting for added articulation on certain notes.
The original rig
What Toto used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go actually has.
- Guitar
- 1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (mini-humbuckers, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge mod)
- Amp
- Marshall 100W Super Lead (Plexi, late 1970s, likely JMP era, cranked for distortion)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hold the Line adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Toto'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 Hold the Line?
Use the Brit Plexi Nrm/Brt (Super Lead 100) (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Scream 808, Simple Delay, Plateaux, Noise Gate, Deluxe Comp.
Which pickup should I use for Hold the Line?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Toto use on Hold the Line?
Guitar: 1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (mini-humbuckers, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge mod). Amp: Marshall 100W Super Lead (Plexi, late 1970s, likely JMP era, cranked for distortion).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Hold the Line on other amps
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
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Creep · Radiohead
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.