Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" solo tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 9, Volume 7, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the amp's reverb for added depth in your solos.
- Focus on fluid legato runs to capture the singing sustain characteristic of the original tone.
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 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups)
- Amp
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Welcome Home (Sanitarium) 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 Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?
Set Gain 9, Volume 7, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Metallica use on Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986).
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.
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on other amps
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Boss Katana · 5
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall DSL20CR · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Crate GX-15R · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall MG50FX · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall G15RCD · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall CODE 25 · 2
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Fender Mustang LT25 · 2
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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.