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Harley Benton HB-20R settings

Knockin' On Heaven's Door settings for Harley Benton HB-20R

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" solo tone on a Harley Benton HB-20R, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-6 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus HSS · updated 2026-08-11

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 5-6 · Volume 8-9

Harley Benton HB-20R knobs

Gain
6
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
6
Reverb
1.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on fluid string bending to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.
  • Utilize touch-sensitive dynamics by varying your picking strength for expressive playing.

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 moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Play with a moderate attack to maintain the dynamic response of the original riff.
  • Ensure your picking hand is relaxed to allow for clear note separation.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20R actually has.

Guitar
1959 Gibson Korina Flying V
Amp
Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head
Gain
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
6.5
Presence
6
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Harley Benton HB-20R settings for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?

Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-6 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Knockin' On Heaven's Door?

Guitar: 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V. Amp: Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head.

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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