Line 6 Spider Jam settings
The Four Horsemen settings for Line 6 Spider Jam
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "The Four Horsemen" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider Jam, select the Metal Red preset, then set Gain 8, 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 PRS SE Torero · updated 2026-06-17
- Preset / mode
- Metal Red
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider Jam knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging sections.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance the percussive rhythm.
- Maintain a steady tempo to emphasize the riff's driving force.
Solo 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
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fast alternate picking for clarity and aggression.
- Incorporate a wah pedal for expressive sweeps during the solo.
- Focus on tight palm muting for the percussive attack in fast passages.
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
- 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 preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider Jam for The Four Horsemen?
Start from the Metal Red preset, then set Gain 8, 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 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.
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.