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Line 6 Spider III settings

Seven Nation Army settings for Line 6 Spider III

The White Stripes · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider III, select the Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, Reverb 0, Boost 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-08

Preset / mode
Clean
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 6 · Volume 7-8

Line 6 Spider III knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
5.5
Treble
5.5
Reverb
0
Boost
0
FX Knob 1
0
FX Knob 2
0
Noise Gate
1
Tap Delay Time
0

Playing tips

  • Maintain a consistent pick attack for clarity.
  • Use a moderate grip on the pick to avoid excessive dynamics.
  • Focus on clean finger positioning to avoid unwanted string noise.

The original rig

What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider III actually has.

Guitar
Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
Amp
Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
Gain
6.5
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider III for Seven Nation Army?

Start from the Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, Reverb 0, Boost 0.

Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?

Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. 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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