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Fender Mustang 2 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Fender Mustang 2

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Fender Mustang 2, select the British '80s preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Mod select 1, Dly rev select 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-07-27

Preset / mode
British '80s
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Fender Mustang 2 knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Mod select
1
Dly rev select
1

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting to achieve the aggressive percussive attack characteristic of the riff.
  • Focus on picking dynamics to emphasize the biting treble and articulate riffing.
  • Incorporate rhythmic delay to create a spacious feel during the riff.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang 2 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 preset should I use on the Fender Mustang 2 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Start from the British '80s preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Mod select 1, Dly rev select 1.

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 Ibanez RG. 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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