Harley Benton HB-40MFX settings
Zombie settings for Harley Benton HB-40MFX
The Cranberries · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Cranberries "Zombie" solo tone on a Harley Benton HB-40MFX, set Gain 3.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Fx level 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKA · updated 2026-08-31
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Harley Benton HB-40MFX knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Volume
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Fx level
- 6
- Fx param
- 5
- Fx select
- 2
- Master volume
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmering effect.
- Engage the reverb to add depth and spaciousness to the tone.
- Pick dynamically to maintain articulate clarity in your notes.
The original rig
What The Cranberries used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-40MFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Noel Hogan's main electric for studio recording of 'Zombie')
- Amp
- Marshall 30th Anniversary 6101 Combo (studio recording, 1994)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Zombie adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Cranberries'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 Zombie?
Set Gain 3.5, Volume 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Fx level 6.
Which pickup should I use for Zombie?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did The Cranberries use on Zombie?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Noel Hogan's main electric for studio recording of 'Zombie'). Amp: Marshall 30th Anniversary 6101 Combo (studio recording, 1994).
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.
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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.