Harley Benton HB-40R settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Harley Benton HB-40R
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-40R, set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton WL-20BK Rock Series · updated 2026-11-04
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-40R knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve a tight, percussive rhythm.
- Focus on articulate note separation for clarity in the riff.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack to preserve the crisp, biting character.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-40R actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Harley Benton HB-40R settings for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton WL-20BK 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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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.