Line 6 Spider III settings
More Than a Feeling settings for Line 6 Spider III
Boston · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Boston "More Than a Feeling" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider III, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Boost 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-6 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Zach Myers · updated 2026-05-27
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider III knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Boost
- 0
- FX Knob 1
- 6
- FX Knob 2
- 3
- Noise Gate
- 1
- Tap Delay Time
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmering effect.
- Engage the reverb slightly to add depth to the riff.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack for a punchy sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Zach Myers · updated 2026-05-27
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider III knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Boost
- 1
- FX Knob 1
- 6
- FX Knob 2
- 5
- Noise Gate
- 1
- Tap Delay Time
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use the amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the thick doubling effect.
- Engage the delay for added sustain and depth during the solo.
- Keep your dynamics in check to maintain touch sensitivity for expressive playing.
The original rig
What Boston used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider III actually has.
- Guitar
- 1970 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead Plexi (1959 model, modded with Power Soak/attenuator)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get More Than a Feeling adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Boston'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 for More Than a Feeling?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Boost 0.
Which pickup should I use for More Than a Feeling?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-6 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Boston use on More Than a Feeling?
Guitar: 1970 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Marshall Super Lead Plexi (1959 model, modded with Power Soak/attenuator).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Zach Myers. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
More Than a Feeling on other amps
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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.