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Line 6 Spider V 20 settings

Creep settings for Line 6 Spider V 20

Radiohead · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider V 20, select the Chunk preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0, Tone 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-11-10

Preset / mode
Chunk
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Spider V 20 knobs

Gain
7
Volume
7
Reverb
0.5
Fx
0
Tone
8

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight, percussive strumming to achieve the chugging effect.
  • Use aggressive power chords for a raw, saturated sound.
  • Maintain a consistent attack to keep the tone punchy and mid-forward.

The original rig

What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider V 20 actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
Gain
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
2
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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead'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 for Creep?

Start from the Chunk preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0, Tone 8.

Which pickup should I use for Creep?

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

What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Jackson Dinky. 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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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.