Line 6 Spider settings
My Curse settings for Line 6 Spider
Killswitch Engage · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Killswitch Engage "My Curse" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider, set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Effect knob 1 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Effect knob 1
- 6
- Effect knob 2
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs to achieve a percussive low end.
- Focus on articulate pick attack to maintain clarity in high-gain sections.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb for slight ambiance without losing tightness.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Line 6 Spider knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to emphasize clarity and articulation.
- Focus on palm muting for tight, percussive notes.
- Experiment with finger positioning for dynamic expression in lead lines.
The original rig
What Killswitch Engage used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider 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 are the best Line 6 Spider settings for My Curse?
Set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Effect knob 1 6.
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 Squier Stratocaster. 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
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Creep · Radiohead
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.