Seek & Destroy amp settings — Harley Benton HB-20R
The Metallica guitar tone for “Seek & Destroy”, dialed in for a Harley Benton HB-20R with a Harley Benton MB-20. Studio version, Kill 'Em All (1983) — main rhythm tone
Jose Arredondo-modded Marshall JCM800/1959 Super Lead + Ibanez TS9 / ProCo Rat boost + Gibson Flying V (Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker)
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 4 |
01ProCo Rat 2 or Ibanez TS9
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; tightens the front end and provides the authentic early Metallica bite
Because you have no external pedals, the HB-20R's built-in overdrive channel must carry the full saturation at gain 8. The 8-inch speaker breaks up quickly, so bass is held at 5 to prevent mud while mid is set to 6 and treble to 7 to replicate the aggressive Marshall bite. Adding a classic boost pedal later will tighten up the low end, at which point you can switch to the clean channel or lower the amp's gain.
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