Line 6 Spider V 60 MkII settings
A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation settings for Line 6 Spider V 60 MkII
Trivium · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Trivium "A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider V 60 MkII, select the Line 6 Doom preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Metronome 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-04-30
- Preset / mode
- Line 6 Doom
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider V 60 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Metronome
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight chugs.
- Focus on a strong pick attack for clarity.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive feel.
The original rig
What Trivium used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider V 60 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s, as used by Matt Heafy in studio)
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 II head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet (studio recording era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Trivium'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 60 MkII for A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation?
Start from the Line 6 Doom preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Metronome 1.
Which pickup should I use for A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Trivium use on A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s, as used by Matt Heafy in studio). Amp: Peavey 5150 II head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet (studio recording era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. 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.