Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" solo tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-08-15
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the FX level to enhance the sustain and presence of your lead lines.
- Focus on smooth, melodic playing to capture the essence of the original 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 KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters 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 Nothing Else Matters?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
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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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.