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Harley Benton HB-20R settings

Seven Nation Army settings for Harley Benton HB-20R

The White Stripes · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20R, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Harley Benton S-620 TB Rock Series · updated 2026-10-24

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6 · Volume 7-8

Harley Benton HB-20R knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
5
Mid
5.5
Treble
6.5

Playing tips

  • Maintain a consistent pick attack for clarity.
  • Focus on tight, rhythmic strumming to capture the riff's punch.
  • Use a moderate hand position to avoid excessive string noise.

The original rig

What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20R actually has.

Guitar
Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
Amp
Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
Gain
6.5
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Harley Benton HB-20R settings for Seven Nation Army?

Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5.

Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?

Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton S-620 TB Rock Series. 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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