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Line 6 Spider V30 MkII settings

Mary Jane's Last Dance settings for Line 6 Spider V30 MkII

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers "Mary Jane's Last Dance" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider V30 MkII, select the 1987 Jazz Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 4, Master volume 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Jackson Kelly JS32T · updated 2026-05-26

Preset / mode
1987 Jazz Clean
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Line 6 Spider V30 MkII knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
5
Mid
4
Treble
6
Reverb
4
Master volume
6

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 4.5

Playing tips

  • Use the bridge pickup for a bright, chimey tone.
  • Set your amp's reverb to a moderate level to replicate the subtle spring reverb ambience.
  • Pick lightly to maintain clarity and articulation in your notes.

The original rig

What Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider V30 MkII actually has.

Guitar
Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Electric Guitar
Amp
Vox AC-30 Super Twin Reverb with Top Boost
Gain
4.5
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
3.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider V30 MkII for Mary Jane's Last Dance?

Start from the 1987 Jazz Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 4, Master volume 6.

Which pickup should I use for Mary Jane's Last Dance?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers use on Mary Jane's Last Dance?

Guitar: Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Electric Guitar. Amp: Vox AC-30 Super Twin Reverb with Top Boost.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Jackson Kelly JS32T. 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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