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Fender Mustang I settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Fender Mustang I

Guns N' Roses · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt

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

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-07

Preset / mode
MYTHIC CRUNCH
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Fender Mustang I knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Preset select
2
Modulation select
0
Delay reverb select
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay on (Digital)

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting to achieve the aggressive attack characteristic of the riff.
  • Incorporate rhythmic delay to replicate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on articulate riffing to maintain clarity in the high-gain setting.

The original rig

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

Start from the MYTHIC CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Preset select 2, Modulation select 0.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome to the Jungle?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.

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 Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

Welcome to the Jungle on other amps

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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.