Harley Benton HB-10G settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Harley Benton HB-10G
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" distorted tone on a Harley Benton HB-10G, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the both pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-11-05
- Pickup
- both
Harley Benton HB-10G knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique to achieve a warm and round tone.
- Experiment with your finger placement to find the sweet spot for distortion.
- Play with a strong attack to enhance the aggressive character of the overdrive.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-10G actually has.
- Bass
- Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Harley Benton HB-10G settings for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
both.
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bass: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my bass?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, 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.