Line 6 POD Go settings
Holy Wars settings for Line 6 POD Go
Megadeth · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Line 6 POD Go, use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG470DX · updated 2026-11-03
- Amp model
- Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveCompulsive Drive (OCD)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 3distortionVermin (Rat)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 6
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve tight, percussive sound.
- Focus on crisp pick attack for clarity in fast, staccato riffs.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight and immediate.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth'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 Holy Wars?
Use the Brit 2203 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by Compulsive Drive (OCD), Noise Gate, Vermin (Rat).
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars?
Guitar: Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG470DX. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Wars 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
- 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
- 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.