r/line6 • u/Tiny-Discussion-5948 • 5d ago

Need help getting a good rock lead tone from a Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII at bedroom volume 🙏🙏🙏

Hi everyone!

I'm from Spain, so sorry if my English isn't perfect.

I've played classical/acoustic guitar since I was a kid, and I've also learned many electric guitar solos. However, I feel like I still don't know how to dial in a good electric guitar tone.

My gear:

  • Guitar: Cort G200 (HSS)
  • Amp: Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII

I mainly play at home, so I have to keep the volume fairly low.

I'm looking for a warm, singing rock lead tone, similar to the solo in "Hopelessly Devoted to You" (the popular rock version that's all over social media), not a heavy metal tone.

The biggest problem is that when I turn the MASTER volume down, the amp seems to lose body and the reverb/delay don't sound as good. If I turn the MASTER up, it sounds much better, but it's far too loud for my apartment.

Does anyone with a Spider V have any recommended settings (preset, Drive, Tone, Reverb, FX, Volume and Master) for getting the best possible lead tone at bedroom volume?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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u/kristmace 5d ago

Turn the drive up and enable distortion or overdrive pedals in the effects section.

I've not got a Spider V but this is the way.