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Line 6 Spider II settings

Walk settings for Line 6 Spider II

Pantera · adapted 27 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Pantera "Walk" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider II, select the Metal (red) preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Noise gate 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-11-10

Preset / mode
Metal (red)
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Line 6 Spider II knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
3
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Noise gate
1
Distortion boost
0

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight palm muting for chugs.
  • Use a sharp pick attack to enhance articulation.
  • Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a tighter sound.

The original rig

What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider II actually has.

Guitar
Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power)
Amp
Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers)
Gain
8.5
Bass
6
Mid
3.5
Treble
7.5
Presence
7
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider II for Walk?

Start from the Metal (red) preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Noise gate 1.

Which pickup should I use for Walk?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Pantera use on Walk?

Guitar: Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power). Amp: Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers).

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.

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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.