Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
Scotty Doesn't Know settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Lustra · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lustra "Scotty Doesn't Know" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 9-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20HSS SBK Standard Series · updated 2026-10-19
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 64 RHYTHM
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 9-10
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for power chords to achieve a percussive attack.
- Strum aggressively to maintain energy and clarity in the riff.
- Keep the amp reverb low to avoid excessive ambience.
The original rig
What Lustra used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20MFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre/era and typical punk-pop studio choices; no direct source confirms exact model for this recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (estimated; no direct source confirms, but this is the most common amp for this genre/era and tone, and is referenced in forum discussions and gear lists for similar tones)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Scotty Doesn't Know adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lustra'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 Scotty Doesn't Know?
Start from the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Scotty Doesn't Know?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 9-10.
What gear did Lustra use on Scotty Doesn't Know?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre/era and typical punk-pop studio choices; no direct source confirms exact model for this recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (estimated; no direct source confirms, but this is the most common amp for this genre/era and tone, and is referenced in forum discussions and gear lists for similar tones).
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.
Scotty Doesn't Know on other amps
Popular songs on the Harley Benton HB-20MFX
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Walk · Pantera
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- 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.