Harley Benton HB-20R settings
Layla settings for Harley Benton HB-20R
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20R, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Harley Benton HB-20R knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a sharper attack and more bite.
- Engage the dirty channel for a crunchy tone that captures the essence of the riff.
- Set your amp's reverb to a moderate level to add depth without losing clarity.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20R actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos'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 Layla?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Layla on other amps
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.