Line 6 Spider IV 75 settings
Seek & Destroy settings for Line 6 Spider IV 75
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Seek & Destroy" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 75, select the Metal Green preset, then set Gain 8.5, Drive 8, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Bullet Mustang HH · updated 2026-10-05
- Preset / mode
- Metal Green
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider IV 75 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Drive
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Amp Model
- 12
- Mod FX Knob
- 0
- Reverb Knob
- 0
- Delay FX Knob
- 0
- Master Volume
- 6
- Channel Volume
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm for fast, staccato playing.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider IV 75 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seek & Destroy 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 preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider IV 75 for Seek & Destroy?
Start from the Metal Green preset, then set Gain 8.5, Drive 8, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Seek & Destroy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Seek & Destroy?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Bullet Mustang HH. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Seek & Destroy on other amps
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- Seek & Destroy on Fender Frontman 15G · 7
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Frontman 10G · 6
- Seek & Destroy on Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 · 6
- Seek & Destroy on Line 6 Spider IV 15 · 5
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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.