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EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W

Guns N' Roses · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Jackson JS32 Dinky Arch Top DKA · updated 2026-10-10

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

EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
6
Resonance
6
Reverb
0
Gain ch1
0
Gain ch2
8
Volume ch1
0
Volume ch2
6
Burn switch
1
Power reduction
1
Overdrive switch
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on articulate riffing to maintain clarity.
  • Employ aggressive picking to enhance the biting treble.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W 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 EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W settings for Welcome to the Jungle?

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

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 Jackson JS32 Dinky Arch Top DKA. 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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