Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
Monster settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Skillet · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Skillet "Monster" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series · updated 2026-07-09
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on aggressive picking for a pronounced attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize percussive elements.
The original rig
What Skillet used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20MFX actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Monster adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Skillet'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 Monster?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Monster?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Skillet use on Monster?
Guitar: PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Monster on other amps
Popular songs on the Harley Benton HB-20MFX
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- The Unforgiven · Metallica
- Seven Nation Army · The White Stripes
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
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.