Line 6 POD Go settings
Mr. Brightside settings for Line 6 POD Go
The Killers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Killers "Mr. Brightside" riff tone on a Line 6 POD Go, use the US Deluxe Nrm/Vib (Deluxe Reverb) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4.5, Mid 7, Treble 8, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-28
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Nrm/Vib (Deluxe Reverb)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open back 1x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 4
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808Gain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2modulation70s ChorusMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 6
- 3reverbDouble TankMix 6 · Decay 5
- 4compressionDeluxe CompLevel 6 · Sustain 5
- 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 3
Playing tips
- Use a light palm muting technique to achieve a tighter sound on the riff.
- Incorporate subtle fingerstyle techniques for added dynamics.
- Experiment with picking closer to the bridge for a sharper attack.
The original rig
What The Killers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mr. Brightside adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Killers'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 Mr. Brightside?
Use the US Deluxe Nrm/Vib (Deluxe Reverb) (crunch channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4.5, Mid 7, Treble 8, Presence 6, followed by Scream 808, 70s Chorus, Double Tank, Deluxe Comp, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Mr. Brightside?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Killers use on Mr. Brightside?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording). Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources).
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.
Mr. Brightside on other amps
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Mustang LT25 · 202
- Mr. Brightside on Boss Katana · 94
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Frontman 10G · 88
- Mr. Brightside on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 52
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Champion 20 · 42
- Mr. Brightside on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 29
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Frontman 15G · 26
- Mr. Brightside on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 24
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.