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Harley Benton HB-20R settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Harley Benton HB-20R

Guns N' Roses · adapted 12 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Harley Benton HB-20R, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-12

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Harley Benton HB-20R knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Reverb
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking for a biting treble response.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the classic rock feel.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton HB-20R 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 are the best Harley Benton HB-20R settings for Welcome to the Jungle?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Reverb 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 Squier Stratocaster. 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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