Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
Bohemian Rhapsody settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Queen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" solo tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the Classic Rock preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Fx 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-08-15
- Preset / mode
- Classic Rock
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure your guitar volume is set high to maintain clarity and presence in the solo.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the incisive tone characteristic of the original solo.
The original rig
What Queen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20MFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Brian May Red Special
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bohemian Rhapsody adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Queen's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Harley Benton HB-20MFX for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Start from the Classic Rock preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Queen use on Bohemian Rhapsody?
Guitar: Brian May Red Special. Amp: Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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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Popular songs on the Harley Benton HB-20MFX
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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.