Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
Second Heartbeat settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Avenged Sevenfold · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Avenged Sevenfold "Second Heartbeat" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, select the Metal preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Channel volume 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Demon-6 · updated 2026-04-08
- Preset / mode
- Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Channel volume
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging sections to enhance articulation.
- Focus on a percussive attack with your picking hand to achieve the aggressive rhythm tone.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed to maintain clarity while playing fast riffs.
The original rig
What Avenged Sevenfold used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider IV 15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely early model, as used on Waking the Fallen)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Second Heartbeat adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Avenged Sevenfold's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider IV 15 for Second Heartbeat?
Start from the Metal preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Channel volume 7.
Which pickup should I use for Second Heartbeat?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Second Heartbeat?
Guitar: Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely early model, as used on Waking the Fallen). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Demon-6. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Second Heartbeat on other amps
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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.