Harley Benton Tube 15 settings
Talk Dirty to Me settings for Harley Benton Tube 15
Poison · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Poison "Talk Dirty to Me" riff tone on a Harley Benton Tube 15, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Reverb 1.5, Tone 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series · updated 2026-07-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton Tube 15 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tone
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add some depth to the tone.
- Play with a strong attack to emphasize the crunch of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings for a tighter sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series · updated 2026-07-23
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Harley Benton Tube 15 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tone
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Consider using a boost pedal or the amp's gain boost feature to enhance sustain during the solo.
- Play with a moderate attack to maintain clarity in the crunch tone.
The original rig
What Poison used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton Tube 15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Kramer Baretta (likely 1985-1986, single humbucker, Floyd Rose, maple neck)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head (likely 100w, 1980s, with 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Talk Dirty to Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Poison's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Harley Benton Tube 15 settings for Talk Dirty to Me?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Reverb 1.5, Tone 6.
Which pickup should I use for Talk Dirty to Me?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Poison use on Talk Dirty to Me?
Guitar: Kramer Baretta (likely 1985-1986, single humbucker, Floyd Rose, maple neck). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head (likely 100w, 1980s, with 4x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Talk Dirty to Me 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.