Durch Den Monsun (Original Version 2003) amp settings — Harley Benton HB-20R
The Tokio Hotel guitar tone for “Durch Den Monsun (Original Version 2003)”, dialed in for a Harley Benton HB-20R with a Harley Benton HWY-25BKS Progressive Series. Studio version, Schrei (2005) / Original 2003 single
Gibson Les Paul Custom into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier with 4x12 Recto Cab
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 4 |
01Boss DS-1 Distortion or TS9 Tube Screamer
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned
The original relies on a high-gain Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier through a 4x12 cab, whereas the HB-20R uses an 8-inch solid-state speaker. We engage the Overdrive channel with gain at 7 to capture the aggressive modern rock saturation without pushing into fizzy solid-state noise. Bass is kept at 5 to prevent the small 8-inch enclosure from flubbing on palm mutes, while mids and treble are set at 6 to replicate the cutting bridge-humbucker bite.
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