Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
Orion settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Orion" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 8, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking for a percussive attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to enhance articulation.
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' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Orion 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 Orion?
Set Gain 8, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Orion?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Orion?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
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.
Orion 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.