Harley Benton HB-40R settings
Wherever I May Roam settings for Harley Benton HB-40R
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Wherever I May Roam" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-40R, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck 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
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton HB-40R knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for subtle ambiance.
- Pick with varying strength to achieve the articulate and dynamic response characteristic of the original tone.
- Ensure the guitar volume is set high to maintain clarity and presence in the clean tone.
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
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wherever I May Roam 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 Wherever I May Roam?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Wherever I May Roam?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Wherever I May Roam?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head.
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.
Wherever I May Roam 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.