Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
One settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 0, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Chorus on
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the lush stereo effect of the original tone.
- Set the delay to a subtle level to add depth and space to your clean riff.
- Adjust your volume knob to around 8-9 for optimal clarity and 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 MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One 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 One?
Set Gain 0, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era).
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.
One on other amps
More Metallica on the Line 6 Spider IV 15
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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.