Master of Puppets amp settings — Line 6 Spider Classic 15
The Metallica guitar tone for “Master of Puppets”, dialed in for a Line 6 Spider Classic 15 with a Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIFM. Studio version, Master of Puppets (1986) - Main Rhythm Track
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| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 2 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
The Line 6 Spider Classic 15's 'Insane' amp model provides the cascaded Mesa IIC+ high-gain saturation without requiring an external boost pedal. Setting the mids down to 2 recreates the signature Mesa graphic EQ V-curve scoop, while keeping gain around 6 prevents the 8-inch speaker from turning fizzy. Presence is omitted as the Spider 15 faceplate only features a 3-band EQ.
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