Line 6 Spider V 20 settings
Fade to Black settings for Line 6 Spider V 20
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" solo tone on a Line 6 Spider V 20, select the Insane preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 7, Reverb 1.5, Fx 5, Tone 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 Platinum · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- Insane
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider V 20 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 5
- Tone
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Consider using a wah pedal in a cocked position to emphasize midrange frequencies for a smoother lead sound.
- Play with a light touch to maintain articulation while achieving a thick, creamy tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider V 20 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 V 20 for Fade to Black?
Start from the Insane preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 7, Reverb 1.5, Fx 5, Tone 6.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Neck 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 Schecter C-1 Platinum. 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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More Metallica on the Line 6 Spider V 20
All Metallica tones →Popular songs on the Line 6 Spider V 20
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Lithium · Nirvana
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.