Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20
Metallica · adapted 14 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20, select the Metal preset, then set Gain 8, Drive 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-550 II · updated 2026-11-12
- Preset / mode
- Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Drive
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Master volume
- 7
- Presets button
- 0
- Amp select gain
- 0
- Modulation select level
- 0
- Delay reverb select level
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on aggressive picking for percussive attack.
- Maintain clarity in note separation during fast passages.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20 for Enter Sandman?
Start from the Metal preset, then set Gain 8, Drive 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton SC-550 II. 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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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.