Harley Benton HB-20R settings
Bleed the Freak (Live) settings for Harley Benton HB-20R
Alice In Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice In Chains "Bleed the Freak (Live)" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20R, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 1-2 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS · updated 2026-09-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 1-2 · Volume 10
Harley Benton HB-20R knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use the amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added spaciousness.
- Keep your picking hand tight for a percussive attack on the strings.
- Focus on palm muting during heavier riffs to maintain clarity and tightness.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS · updated 2026-09-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20R knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to your solo lines.
- Engage the dirty channel for a saturated high-gain tone.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for lead articulation.
The original rig
What Alice In Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20R actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, Ivory finish)
- Amp
- Bogner Fish Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (live rig, early/mid 1990s)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bleed the Freak (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Alice In Chains's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Harley Benton HB-20R settings for Bleed the Freak (Live)?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Bleed the Freak (Live)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 1-2 and volume at 10.
What gear did Alice In Chains use on Bleed the Freak (Live)?
Guitar: G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell signature, Ivory finish). Amp: Bogner Fish Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (live rig, early/mid 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS. 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-20R
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Creep · Radiohead
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.