Fractal Audio FM3 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Fractal Audio FM3

Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM3, use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7. 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 2026-10-16

Amp model: Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead)
Channel: Lead
Cab: Marshall 1960 4x12
Pickup: Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs: Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Amp block

Drive: 8
Master: 7
Bass: 5
Mid: 8
Treble: 7
Presence: 7

Effects chain

1delay2290Mix 5 · Feedback 3
2overdriveT808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
3reverbLondon PlateMix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

Use tight palm muting for percussive attack.
Focus on aggressive picking for biting treble.
Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the classic Marshall roar.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM3 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 amp model should I use on the Fractal Audio FM3 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by 2290, T808, London Plate.

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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