Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
The Offspring · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Offspring "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" solo tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the Metal Lead preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series · updated 2026-06-13
- Preset / mode
- Metal Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a slight sense of space without losing clarity.
- Focus on a percussive pick attack to emphasize the aggressive, punchy nature of the solo.
- Ensure your palm muting technique is tight to maintain clarity in the high-gain setting.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series · updated 2026-06-13
- Preset / mode
- Metal Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for percussive attack.
- Focus on aggressive strumming for rhythm parts.
- Keep the picking hand relaxed for better dynamics.
The original rig
What The Offspring used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20MFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez NDM1 (Noodles Signature, duct tape finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Offspring'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 Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)?
Start from the Metal Lead preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Offspring use on Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)?
Guitar: Ibanez NDM1 (Noodles Signature, duct tape finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Harley Benton HB-20MFX
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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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.