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Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4

Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4, select the OD1 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, ISF 7, Effect type 0, Effect level 0, Power reduction 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-11-14

Preset / mode
OD1
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 knobs

Gain
8.5
Reverb
0
ISF
7
Effect type
0
Effect level
0
Power reduction
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay on (Digital)

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting to achieve the aggressive attack characteristic of the riff.
  • Incorporate rhythmic delay to replicate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on articulate picking to enhance the clarity of the riff.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 actually has.

Guitar
Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
Amp
1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959 (S.I.R. #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi/Glenn Buckley)
Gain
8.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
7
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V4 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Start from the OD1 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, ISF 7, Effect type 0, Effect level 0, Power reduction 0.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome to the Jungle?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Welcome to the Jungle?

Guitar: Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: 1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959 (S.I.R. #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi/Glenn Buckley).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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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.