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Line 6 Spider IV 30 settings

Whole Lotta Love settings for Line 6 Spider IV 30

Led Zeppelin · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 30, select the Blues Green preset, then set Gain 3.5, Drive 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-01

Preset / mode
Blues Green
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Spider IV 30 knobs

Gain
3.5
Drive
5
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
5
Reverb
0.5
Tap tempo
0
Noise gate
1
Reverb level
0
Master volume
5
Channel volume
5
Delay echo level
0
Modulation fx level
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Play with a tight and percussive attack to capture the aggressive riff style.
  • Focus on palm muting for a punchy sound during the riff.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider IV 30 actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups)
Amp
Supro Coronado 1690T
Gain
3.5
Bass
6
Mid
8
Treble
6
Presence
5.5
Reverb
1.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider IV 30 for Whole Lotta Love?

Start from the Blues Green preset, then set Gain 3.5, Drive 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Whole Lotta Love?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Whole Lotta Love?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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