Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
Serenity settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Her Last Sight · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Her Last Sight "Serenity" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, 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 HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-10
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 3
Playing tips
- Use precise palm muting to achieve a tight, percussive rhythm.
- Layer your riffs for a thicker sound, focusing on dynamics.
- Experiment with your amp's reverb to add depth to your tone.
The original rig
What Her Last Sight used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20MFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown (likely modern superstrat or Les Paul-style, typical for symphonic/power metal, but no source confirms exact model for this recording)
- Amp
- Unknown high-gain amp (sources mention high-gain amps and overdrive pedals, but do not specify model for this recording)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Serenity adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Her Last Sight'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 Serenity?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Serenity?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Her Last Sight use on Serenity?
Guitar: Unknown (likely modern superstrat or Les Paul-style, typical for symphonic/power metal, but no source confirms exact model for this recording). Amp: Unknown high-gain amp (sources mention high-gain amps and overdrive pedals, but do not specify model for this recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. 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.