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Fender Mustang I (V.2) settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Fender Mustang I (V.2)

Guns N' Roses · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Fender Mustang I (V.2), select the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Max GigKit Electric Guitar Pack (S-Style) · updated 2026-09-17

Preset / mode
Metal 2000
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang I (V.2) knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Modulation
0
Delay reverb
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the rhythmic feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the aggressive attack characteristic of the riff.
  • Experiment with your picking dynamics to enhance the percussive nature of the riff.

The original rig

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

Start from the Metal 2000 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Modulation 0, Delay reverb 0.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome to the Jungle?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 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 Max GigKit Electric Guitar Pack (S-Style). 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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