Harley Benton HB-20R settings
Harvester of Sorrow settings for Harley Benton HB-20R
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Harvester of Sorrow" solo tone on a Harley Benton HB-20R, set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo 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
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Focus on fast picking for clarity and articulation in the solo.
- Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings for a tighter sound.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton Extreme 84 · updated 2026-05-16
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 4-5
Harley Benton HB-20R knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Ensure a tight picking attack for a percussive clean tone.
- Roll back the guitar volume slightly if you need to tame any harshness.
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 MX220 (aka 'Eet Fuk' Explorer, 1987-88 model)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (Simul-Class head, studio recording)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Harvester of Sorrow 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 Harvester of Sorrow?
Set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 8, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Harvester of Sorrow?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Harvester of Sorrow?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (aka 'Eet Fuk' Explorer, 1987-88 model). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (Simul-Class head, studio recording).
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.