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Boss Katana-50 EX Gen 3 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Boss Katana-50 EX Gen 3

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Boss Katana-50 EX Gen 3, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Yamaha ERG121 · updated 2026-07-15

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Boss Katana-50 EX Gen 3 knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
0.5
Contour
1
Power control
3

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Ensure tight palm muting to capture the percussive attack characteristic of the riff.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to achieve the biting treble and articulate riffing.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana-50 EX Gen 3 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 are the best Boss Katana-50 EX Gen 3 settings for Welcome to the Jungle?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.

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 Yamaha ERG121. 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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