Line 6 Spider V30 MkII settings
I Just Threw out the Love of My Dreams settings for Line 6 Spider V30 MkII
Weezer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Weezer "I Just Threw out the Love of My Dreams" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider V30 MkII, select the Line 6 Jazz preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 2, Master volume 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11 · updated 2026-06-01
- Preset / mode
- Line 6 Jazz
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Line 6 Spider V30 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
- Master volume
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the clarity and articulation of the notes.
- Ensure your guitar is well set up for optimal intonation and action to achieve distinct note separation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11 · updated 2026-06-01
- Preset / mode
- 1963 Brit Plexi Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider V30 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Master volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the slight spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a distinct pick attack to ensure clarity and articulation in your playing.
- Focus on tight picking to enhance the aggressive, mid-forward character of the solo.
The original rig
What Weezer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider V30 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1990s Japanese model, as used by Rivers Cuomo on Pinkerton sessions)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM900 (most likely, as used on Pinkerton sessions for distorted tones; no direct source for this solo, but consistent with Weezer's 1996 studio setup)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get I Just Threw out the Love of My Dreams adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Weezer'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 V30 MkII for I Just Threw out the Love of My Dreams?
Start from the Line 6 Jazz preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 2, Master volume 5.
Which pickup should I use for I Just Threw out the Love of My Dreams?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Weezer use on I Just Threw out the Love of My Dreams?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1990s Japanese model, as used by Rivers Cuomo on Pinkerton sessions). Amp: Marshall JCM900 (most likely, as used on Pinkerton sessions for distorted tones; no direct source for this solo, but consistent with Weezer's 1996 studio setup).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11. 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.