Line 6 POD HD500X settings
Tears in Heaven settings for Line 6 POD HD500X
Eric Clapton · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Clapton "Tears in Heaven" riff tone on a Line 6 POD HD500X, use the Blackface Dbl Nrm (based on '65 Fender Twin Reverb) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG170DX · updated 2026-09-09
- Amp model
- Blackface Dbl Nrm (based on '65 Fender Twin Reverb)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with 12" speaker
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScreamerGain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 2reverb'63 SpringMix 4 · Decay 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use soft fingerstyle dynamics to replicate the intimate feel of the original.
- Focus on clear, articulate note separation while playing the riff.
- Maintain a relaxed hand position to ensure smooth transitions between notes.
The original rig
What Eric Clapton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD HD500X actually has.
- Guitar
- 1977 Juan Alvarez Classical Guitar
- Amp
- 1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4 (Tweed Twin, modified by Cesar Diaz)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tears in Heaven adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Clapton'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 Tears in Heaven?
Use the Blackface Dbl Nrm (based on '65 Fender Twin Reverb) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Screamer, '63 Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Tears in Heaven?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Eric Clapton use on Tears in Heaven?
Guitar: 1977 Juan Alvarez Classical Guitar. Amp: 1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4 (Tweed Twin, modified by Cesar Diaz).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRG170DX. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Tears in Heaven on other amps
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- Tears in Heaven on Boss GT-1000 · 8
- Tears in Heaven on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 7
- Tears in Heaven on Fender Champion 100 · 6
- Tears in Heaven on Fender Tone Master Pro · 6
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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.