Gematria amp settings — Line 6 Spider iv 75
The Slipknot guitar tone for “Gematria”, dialed in for a Line 6 Spider iv 75 with a Kramer Striker HSS. Studio version, All Hope Is Gone (2008)
Orange Rockerverb 100 + Diezel Herbert blend, Fender Jim Root Telecaster w/ EMG 81/60, Maxon TS808 for leads; Ibanez MTM1 w/ Seymour Duncan Blackouts through Rivera KR7 (Mick). Drop B tuning (B-F#-B-E-G#-C#).
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
Use as a lead boost for solos only — bypass for rhythm. Tightens attack and adds cut.
Original uses high-gain tube heads (Orange/Diezel/Rivera) with tight modern voicing. Spider IV Insane channel is already scooped and saturated — gain 7 avoids flubby digital fizz that appears above 8. Mid at 3 preserves some note definition vs full scoop; the HSS Kramer's ceramic humbucker is brighter than EMGs, so treble stays at 7 rather than pushing higher. Drop to B tuning is essential — standard tuning will not achieve this tone.
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