Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20 settings
Mr. Brightside settings for Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20
The Killers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Killers "Mr. Brightside" riff tone on a Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20, select the Blues preset, then set Gain 4.5, Drive 3, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8, Reverb 5. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-06-05
- Preset / mode
- Blues
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Master volume
- 7
- Presets button
- 0
- Amp select gain
- 0
- Modulation select level
- 5
- Delay reverb select level
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 7.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Set reverb to a higher level to add depth and ambience, matching the original sound.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and chime in the riff.
The original rig
What The Killers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton DNAfx Amp20 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mr. Brightside adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Killers'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 Mr. Brightside?
Start from the Blues preset, then set Gain 4.5, Drive 3, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8, Reverb 5.
Which pickup should I use for Mr. Brightside?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Killers use on Mr. Brightside?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording). Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Mr. Brightside on other amps
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- Mr. Brightside on Boss Katana · 94
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Frontman 10G · 88
- Mr. Brightside on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 52
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Champion 20 · 42
- Mr. Brightside on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 29
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Frontman 15G · 26
- Mr. Brightside on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 24
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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.