Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
One settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20 HSS · updated 2026-10-16
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging rhythms.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity.
- Ensure your attack is aggressive to cut through the mix.
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 MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One 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 One?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20 HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
One on other amps
More Metallica on the Harley Benton HB-20MFX
All Metallica tones →Popular songs on the Harley Benton HB-20MFX
- 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
- Seven Nation Army · The White Stripes
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- My Own Summer (Shove It) · Deftones
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.