Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
Master of Puppets settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Metallica · adapted 28 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton WL-20BK Rock Series · updated 2026-11-11
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound.
- Focus on fast alternate picking for articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton R-446 Blood Metallic · updated 2026-08-24
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 5-7
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Ensure your guitar volume is rolled back to around 5-7 for a clean tone.
- Pick lightly to maintain clarity in the solo.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20MFX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Master of Puppets?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton WL-20BK Rock Series. 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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