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Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings

Seven Nation Army settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX

The White Stripes · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" solo tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Fx 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-08

Preset / mode
MYTHIC CRUNCH
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9

Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs

Gain
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
6
Reverb
0
Fx
7
Param
5

Playing tips

  • Use the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
  • Engage the amp's built-in chorus to replicate the octave-down effect.
  • Keep your playing dynamic to emphasize the fuzz saturation during the solo.

The original rig

What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20MFX actually has.

Guitar
Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
Amp
Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
Gain
6.5
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Harley Benton HB-20MFX for Seven Nation Army?

Start from the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Fx 7.

Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?

Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).

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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