Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt settings
Stand By Me settings for Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt
Ben E. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ben E. King "Stand By Me" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt, select the Clean Red preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Standard Stratocaster (MIM) · updated 2026-05-24
- Preset / mode
- Clean Red
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a percussive attack.
- Focus on smooth chord transitions to maintain clarity.
- Keep the picking hand relaxed for dynamic response.
The original rig
What Ben E. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt actually has.
- Guitar
- 1950s Fender Telecaster
- Amp
- Fender Tweed Tube Amp (likely 1950s Fender Bassman or Deluxe)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Stand By Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ben E. King'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 Stand By Me?
Start from the Clean Red preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Stand By Me?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Ben E. King use on Stand By Me?
Guitar: 1950s Fender Telecaster. Amp: Fender Tweed Tube Amp (likely 1950s Fender Bassman or Deluxe).
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.
Popular songs on the Line 6 Spider III 120 Watt
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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.