Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
Inamorata settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Inamorata" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 8, Volume 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to capture the tightness of the original riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the percussive quality of the tone.
- Utilize the amp's built-in reverb sparingly to add depth without losing clarity.
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 LTD Iron Cross (James Hetfield's main studio rhythm guitar for 72 Seasons era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ (primary), blended with Marshall Superlead modded by Jose Arredondo and Wizard Modern Classic 100 (Hetfield studio rhythm chain for 72 Seasons)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Inamorata 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 Inamorata?
Set Gain 8, Volume 8, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Inamorata?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Inamorata?
Guitar: ESP LTD Iron Cross (James Hetfield's main studio rhythm guitar for 72 Seasons era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ (primary), blended with Marshall Superlead modded by Jose Arredondo and Wizard Modern Classic 100 (Hetfield studio rhythm chain for 72 Seasons).
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.
More Metallica on the Line 6 Spider IV 15
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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.