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Fender Mustang LTX50 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Fender Mustang LTX50

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LTX50, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-10-21

Preset / mode
METAL LEAD
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7 · Volume 8-9

Fender Mustang LTX50 knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
6
Reverb
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay on (Digital)

Playing tips

  • Use palm muting on the lower strings for tight, percussive attack.
  • Incorporate rhythmic delay to enhance the spacious feel of the riff.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to achieve the biting treble characteristic.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LTX50 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 LTX50 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, 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?

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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