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Line 6 Spider V 120 MkII settings

Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Line 6 Spider V 120 MkII

Guns N' Roses · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Line 6 Spider V 120 MkII, select the 1990 Brit J-800 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Ibanez AZ2204 · updated 2026-10-12

Preset / mode
1990 Brit J-800
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Spider V 120 MkII knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
7
Reverb
0
Gate
4
Cab mic
5
Metronome
0
Compressor
3

Built-in effects

  • Delay on

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 noise gate to keep the sound articulate and reduce unwanted noise during the solo.
  • Utilize the compressor to enhance sustain and smooth out the dynamics of your playing.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider V 120 MkII actually has.

Guitar
Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
Amp
1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley)
Gain
8
Bass
5.5
Mid
7.5
Treble
7
Presence
7
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider V 120 MkII for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Start from the 1990 Brit J-800 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 7, Reverb 0.

Which pickup should I use for Sweet Child O' Mine?

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

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Sweet Child O' Mine?

Guitar: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez AZ2204. 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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