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Fender Champion 20 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Fender Champion 20

Guns N' Roses · adapted 41 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Fender Champion 20, set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 5, Fx select 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-11-14

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

Fender Champion 20 knobs

Gain
8.5
Volume
7
Bass
5
Treble
6
Fx level
5
Fx select
6

Built-in effects

  • Delay on (Digital)

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the rhythmic repeats of the original tone.
  • Dial in a slightly higher treble to maintain the biting character of the original riff.
  • Experiment with palm muting for a tighter attack on the riff.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 20 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 Fender Champion 20 settings for Welcome to the Jungle?

Set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 5, Fx select 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 Gibson Les Paul. 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.