Line 6 Spider Jam settings
Fade to Black settings for Line 6 Spider Jam
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider Jam, select the Crunch Green preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 PRS SE Torero · updated 2026-06-17
- Preset / mode
- Crunch Green
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider Jam knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve the tight and percussive rhythm tone.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing to maintain articulation.
- Adjust your picking dynamics to enhance the crunchy, mid-forward sound.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider Jam actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fade to Black 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 Jam for Fade to Black?
Start from the Crunch Green preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Fade to Black?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Torero. 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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- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Losfer Words (Big 'Orra) [2015 Remaster] · Iron Maiden
- Free Bird · Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Seize the Day · Avenged Sevenfold
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.