Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt settings
Scotty Doesn't Know settings for Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt
Lustra · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lustra "Scotty Doesn't Know" solo tone on a Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt, select the Crunch Red preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Standard Stratocaster (MIM) · updated 2026-05-24
- Preset / mode
- Crunch Red
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance clarity and articulation.
- Maintain tight palm muting during fast passages to keep the sound focused.
- Ensure the bridge pickup is selected for maximum bite and presence.
The original rig
What Lustra used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre/era and typical punk-pop studio choices; no direct source confirms exact model for this recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (estimated; no direct source confirms, but this is the most common amp for this genre/era and tone, and is referenced in forum discussions and gear lists for similar tones)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Scotty Doesn't Know adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lustra's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt for Scotty Doesn't Know?
Start from the Crunch Red preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Scotty Doesn't Know?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Lustra use on Scotty Doesn't Know?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre/era and typical punk-pop studio choices; no direct source confirms exact model for this recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (estimated; no direct source confirms, but this is the most common amp for this genre/era and tone, and is referenced in forum discussions and gear lists for similar tones).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Standard Stratocaster (MIM). Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Scotty Doesn't Know on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Stand By Me · Ben E. King
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
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.