Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
Beat It settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Michael Jackson · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Beat It" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 6.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging parts to replicate the sharp attack.
- Keep the picking hand close to the bridge for a more percussive sound.
- Focus on clear note separation by playing with a controlled attack.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-21
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-10
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on · 0.5
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 noise gate to tighten up your sound and reduce unwanted feedback.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack to achieve the explosive and saturated lead tone characteristic of the original solo.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider IV 15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Beat It adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson'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 Beat It?
Set Gain 6.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Beat It?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Beat It?
Guitar: Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac).
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.