Harley Benton HB-20MFX settings
Wherever I May Roam settings for Harley Benton HB-20MFX
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Wherever I May Roam" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20MFX, select the Mesa/Boogie Clean preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series · updated 2026-06-10
- Preset / mode
- Mesa/Boogie Clean
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20MFX knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Param
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for subtle ambiance.
- Pick with a dynamic touch to achieve the articulate and percussive attack.
- Ensure your guitar volume is set high to maintain clarity and sustain.
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 MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wherever I May Roam 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 Wherever I May Roam?
Start from the Mesa/Boogie Clean preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Wherever I May Roam?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Wherever I May Roam?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head.
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.
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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.