Line 6 Spider V 20 settings
My Curse settings for Line 6 Spider V 20
Killswitch Engage · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Killswitch Engage "My Curse" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider V 20, select the Insane preset, then set Gain 9, Volume 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0, Tone 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 Platinum · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- Insane
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider V 20 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Volume
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Tone
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve the chugging effect characteristic of the riff.
- Focus on an articulate pick attack to maintain clarity in the high-gain setting.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to minimize ambience and maintain a focused sound.
The original rig
What Killswitch Engage used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider V 20 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get My Curse adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Killswitch Engage'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 My Curse?
Start from the Insane preset, then set Gain 9, Volume 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0, Tone 8.
Which pickup should I use for My Curse?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Killswitch Engage use on My Curse?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
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.
My Curse 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
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
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.