Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
As Deep As the Knife Will Go settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Cannibal Corpse · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Cannibal Corpse "As Deep As the Knife Will Go" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the both pickups balanced pickup.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-10
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Experiment with fingerstyle playing to achieve a warm yet aggressive tone.
- Use a heavier gauge string to enhance the low-end response and clarity under distortion.
- Adjust your picking hand position to find the sweet spot for maximum attack and clarity.
The original rig
What Cannibal Corpse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20MFX actually has.
- Bass
- ESP LTD EC-1000
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get As Deep As the Knife Will Go adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Cannibal Corpse's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings for As Deep As the Knife Will Go?
Set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for As Deep As the Knife Will Go?
Both pickups balanced.
What gear did Cannibal Corpse use on As Deep As the Knife Will Go?
Bass: ESP LTD EC-1000. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
As Deep As the Knife Will Go on other amps
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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.