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Boss Katana 50 MkII settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII

Guns N' Roses · adapted 31 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-10-26

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5
Fx
0
Bst
0
Variation
1
Power control
2

Built-in effects

  • Delay on (Digital)

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the aggressive attack characteristic of the riff.
  • Maintain a strong picking hand to ensure articulate riffing and sustain.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII 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 MkII settings for Welcome to the Jungle?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 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?

These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256. 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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