Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
Afterlife settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Avenged Sevenfold · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Avenged Sevenfold "Afterlife" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, select the Metal preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5, Channel volume 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-03-26
- Preset / mode
- Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Channel volume
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on aggressive picking for articulate note definition.
- Ensure your attack is percussive to maintain clarity in the mix.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Custom Limited Edition · updated 2026-04-25
- Preset / mode
- Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap tempo
- 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the chorus effect for added width and shimmer during the solo.
- Focus on alternate picking for clarity and articulation in fast runs.
The original rig
What Avenged Sevenfold used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider IV 15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (Confederate Flag finish, as seen in studio footage for 'Afterlife')
- Amp
- Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Afterlife adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Avenged Sevenfold'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 IV 15 for Afterlife?
Start from the Metal preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5, Channel volume 7.
Which pickup should I use for Afterlife?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Afterlife?
Guitar: Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (Confederate Flag finish, as seen in studio footage for 'Afterlife'). Amp: Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head.
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.