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HeadRush MX5 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for HeadRush MX5

Guns N' Roses · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a HeadRush MX5, use the 82 Lead 800 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

updated 2026-11-09

Amp model
82 Lead 800
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 Marshall
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

  1. 1overdriveGreen JRC-ODGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2delayDigital DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
  3. 3reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
  4. 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
  5. 5compressionCompressorLevel 6 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 4 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on picking dynamics to achieve biting treble.
  • Experiment with your picking hand position to find the sweet spot for articulation.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your HeadRush MX5 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 MX5 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the 82 Lead 800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Green JRC-OD, Digital Delay, Spring, Noise Gate, Compressor.

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?

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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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.