Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
The Four Horsemen settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "The Four Horsemen" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 8, Volume 7, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on aggressive picking for clarity in the attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive feel.
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
- 1980 Gibson Flying V (white, used by James Hetfield)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modded, 100W head, used in studio for Kill 'Em All)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Four Horsemen 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 The Four Horsemen?
Set Gain 8, Volume 7, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for The Four Horsemen?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on The Four Horsemen?
Guitar: 1980 Gibson Flying V (white, used by James Hetfield). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modded, 100W head, used in studio for Kill 'Em All).
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.
The Four Horsemen 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.