Harley Benton HB-20R settings
Dirty Window settings for Harley Benton HB-20R
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Dirty Window" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20R, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton Extreme 84 · updated 2026-05-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Harley Benton HB-20R knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance the percussive rhythm.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the chunky low end.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20R actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (James Hetfield's main guitar for St. Anger era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (St. Anger studio sessions)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dirty Window 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 are the best Harley Benton HB-20R settings for Dirty Window?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Dirty Window?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Dirty Window?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (James Hetfield's main guitar for St. Anger era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (St. Anger studio sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton Extreme 84. 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.