Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" solo tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 7.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level for added depth.
- Engage the noise gate to keep your tone tight and focused during the solo.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for sustain.
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 KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters 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 Nothing Else Matters?
Set Gain 7.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
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.