Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
...And Justice for All settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "...And Justice for All" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 9, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to replicate the original percussive rhythm.
- Aggressive right-hand picking will help achieve the razor-sharp attack characteristic of the original tone.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain a dry, focused sound.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider IV 15 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get ...And Justice for All adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings for ...And Justice for All?
Set Gain 9, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for ...And Justice for All?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on ...And Justice for All?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender 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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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.