Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII settings
Everlong settings for Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII
Foo Fighters · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Foo Fighters "Everlong" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII, select the Metal preset, then set Gain 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5, Tone 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Standard 24 · updated 2026-10-21
- Preset / mode
- Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Tone
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for tight chugs.
- Engage the amp's built-in reverb for a slight spacious feel.
- Experiment with the FX control to add a bit of grit to the tone.
The original rig
What Foo Fighters used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Explorer (black, late 90s model, as used by Dave Grohl on 'The Colour and the Shape')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, as used in studio for distorted tones on 'Everlong')
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Everlong adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Foo Fighters'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 V 20 MkII for Everlong?
Start from the Metal preset, then set Gain 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5, Tone 6.
Which pickup should I use for Everlong?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Foo Fighters use on Everlong?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (black, late 90s model, as used by Dave Grohl on 'The Colour and the Shape'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, as used in studio for distorted tones on 'Everlong').
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Standard 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Everlong on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Fire and Ice · Yngwie Malmsteen
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Symphony of Destruction · Megadeth
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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.