Line 6 POD HD500X settings
Creep settings for Line 6 POD HD500X
Radiohead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Line 6 POD HD500X, use the Treadplate (based on Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, 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 Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-05
- Amp model
- Treadplate (based on Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTube DriveGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverb'63 SpringMix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to capture the aggressive nature of the riff.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a chugging effect before the chorus.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the punchy, mid-forward tone.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD HD500X actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creep adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead'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 HD500X for Creep?
Use the Treadplate (based on Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Tube Drive, '63 Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Creep?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creep on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 POD HD500X
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.