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Harley Benton HB-40MFX settings

Pride and Joy settings for Harley Benton HB-40MFX

Stevie Ray Vaughan · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan "Pride and Joy" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-40MFX, set Gain 4.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Fx level 3. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-11-08

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Harley Benton HB-40MFX knobs

Gain
4.5
Volume
6
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Fx level
3
Fx param
5
Fx select
2
Fx param 1
5
Fx param 2
5
Master volume
5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use a light touch for a dynamic, percussive attack.
  • Incorporate a Texas shuffle feel in your picking.
  • Experiment with fingerstyle for a warmer tone.

The original rig

What Stevie Ray Vaughan used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-40MFX actually has.

Guitar
1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
Amp
1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio)
Gain
4
Bass
7
Mid
7
Treble
6
Presence
5.5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Harley Benton HB-40MFX settings for Pride and Joy?

Set Gain 4.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Fx level 3.

Which pickup should I use for Pride and Joy?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Stevie Ray Vaughan use on Pride and Joy?

Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'. Amp: 1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Telecaster. 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.