Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
Freezing Moon settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Mayhem · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Mayhem "Freezing Moon" solo tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 8, Reverb 0, Fx 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-10
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack to achieve the cold, biting lead tone.
- Maintain a tight picking hand for a focused attack and quick decay.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-10
- Preset / mode
- SUPER ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-7 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive palm muting to achieve the tight, percussive rhythm.
- Use a strong pick attack to enhance the razor-sharp attack of the notes.
- Maintain a consistent strumming pattern to keep the riff tight and driving.
The original rig
What Mayhem used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20MFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (sunburst, late 1970s/early 1980s, as seen in studio photos)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w Head (1976-77, with master volume mod) into Marshall 1960BX 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12M Blackback speakers)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Freezing Moon adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Mayhem'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 Freezing Moon?
Start from the SUPER ROCK preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 8, Reverb 0, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Freezing Moon?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Mayhem use on Freezing Moon?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (sunburst, late 1970s/early 1980s, as seen in studio photos). Amp: Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w Head (1976-77, with master volume mod) into Marshall 1960BX 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12M Blackback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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 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.