Harley Benton HB-40MFX settings
Fear of the Dark settings for Harley Benton HB-40MFX
Iron Maiden · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Iron Maiden "Fear of the Dark" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-40MFX, set Gain 6, Volume 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Fx level 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA · updated 2026-08-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Harley Benton HB-40MFX knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx param
- 5
- Master volume
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Focus on tight palm muting for clarity in the riff.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack to preserve the articulation of each note.
The original rig
What Iron Maiden used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-40MFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers, likely with humbucker in bridge)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM 900 (studio recording, 1991-1992 era)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fear of the Dark adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Iron Maiden's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Harley Benton HB-40MFX settings for Fear of the Dark?
Set Gain 6, Volume 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Fx level 0.
Which pickup should I use for Fear of the Dark?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Iron Maiden use on Fear of the Dark?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray or Janick Gers, likely with humbucker in bridge). Amp: Marshall JCM 900 (studio recording, 1991-1992 era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Fear of the Dark on other amps
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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.