Line 6 Spider V 20 settings
One settings for Line 6 Spider V 20
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider V 20, select the Chunk preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0, Tone 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 Platinum · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- Chunk
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider V 20 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Volume
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Tone
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting to achieve tight, percussive chugs.
- Focus on fast alternate picking for clarity in the riff.
- Keep your attack aggressive to maintain articulation in the rhythm.
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
- ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One 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 One?
Start from the Chunk preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0, Tone 7.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era).
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.
One on other amps
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- 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.