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Boss GX-100 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Boss GX-100

Guns N' Roses · adapted 11 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Boss GX-100, use the Brit Stack amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-12

Amp model
Brit Stack
Channel
Lead
Cab
Marshall 4x12
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Amp block

Drive
8
Master
7
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
7

Effects chain

  1. 1delayDigitalMix 5 · Feedback 3
  2. 2overdriveSD-1Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  3. 3reverbRoomMix 3 · Decay 2

Playing tips

  • Use aggressive palm muting to achieve tight articulation.
  • Focus on percussive attack to enhance the riff's punch.
  • Experiment with your picking dynamics for added expressiveness.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-100 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 amp model should I use on the Boss GX-100 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the Brit Stack (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Digital, SD-1, Room.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome to the Jungle?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.

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?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. 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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