Harley Benton HB-20R settings
Have a Cigar settings for Harley Benton HB-20R
Pink Floyd · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pink Floyd "Have a Cigar" solo tone on a Harley Benton HB-20R, set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS · updated 2026-08-11
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20R knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to the solo.
- Consider using a fuzz pedal to replicate the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi for sustain and character.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and note separation.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS · updated 2026-08-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-20R knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for ambiance.
- Dial in the gain to a moderate level for a crunchy tone without losing clarity.
- Pick with a firm attack to enhance the percussive quality of the riff.
The original rig
What Pink Floyd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20R actually has.
- Guitar
- 1974 Fender Stratocaster (David Gilmour's black Strat, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups)
- Amp
- Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head with WEM 4x12 cabinet loaded with Fane Crescendo 12" speakers
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Have a Cigar adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pink Floyd'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 Have a Cigar?
Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Have a Cigar?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Pink Floyd use on Have a Cigar?
Guitar: 1974 Fender Stratocaster (David Gilmour's black Strat, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups). Amp: Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head with WEM 4x12 cabinet loaded with Fane Crescendo 12" speakers.
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.
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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.