Harley Benton HB-40R settings
War Pigs settings for Harley Benton HB-40R
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-40R, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton Les Paul Type · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-40R knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a punchy attack on the lower strings.
- Focus on dynamic picking to emphasize the riff's articulation.
- Experiment with slight variations in strumming intensity for added texture.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-40R actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty)
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get War Pigs adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath'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 War Pigs?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for War Pigs?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on War Pigs?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty). Amp: Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton Les Paul Type. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
War Pigs on other amps
Popular songs on the Harley Benton HB-40R
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
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- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Wherever I May Roam · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- For Whom the Bell Tolls · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.