HeadRush Flex Prime settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for HeadRush Flex Prime

Guns N' Roses · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a HeadRush Flex Prime, use the Hi Gain 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 Ibanez GIO GRX40 · updated 2026-10-10

Amp model: Hi Gain
Channel: Lead
Cab: 4x12 closed back
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

1delayDigital DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
2reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 3

Playing tips

Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the bite of the tone.
Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the driving force of the riff.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your HeadRush Flex Prime 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 HeadRush Flex Prime for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the Hi Gain (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Digital Delay, Spring Reverb.

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 Ibanez GIO GRX40. 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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