Line 6 Spider V 20 settings
Holy Wars settings for Line 6 Spider V 20
Megadeth · adapted 17 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider V 20, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Reverb 0, Fx 0, Tone 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG131DX · updated 2026-11-14
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider V 20 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Tone
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive attack.
- Use aggressive picking for clarity and articulation in fast riffs.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the staccato feel of the riff.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider V 20 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth'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 Holy Wars?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Reverb 0, Fx 0, Tone 7.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars?
Guitar: Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG131DX. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Wars on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 Spider V 20
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.