Line 6 POD HD500X settings
Master of Puppets settings for Line 6 POD HD500X
Metallica · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Line 6 POD HD500X, use the Brit J-800 (based on '87 Marshall JCM-800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-11-04
- Amp model
- Brit J-800 (based on '87 Marshall JCM-800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise Gate
- 2distortionHeavy DistGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 3overdriveScreamerGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 4reverb'63 SpringMix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking to achieve a percussive rhythm.
- Maintain a consistent attack for razor-sharp articulation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD HD500X actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Master of Puppets?
Use the Brit J-800 (based on '87 Marshall JCM-800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Noise Gate, Heavy Dist, Screamer, '63 Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG. 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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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
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.