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Welcome to the Jungle settings for HeadRush Prime

Guns N' Roses · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a HeadRush Prime, use the 82 LEAD 800 100W 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 2026-11-03

Amp model
82 LEAD 800 100W
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 closed-back cabinet
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 OverdriveGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2delayBBD DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
  3. 3reverbBlackpanel Spring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 3
  4. 4noise gateDefault GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
  5. 5compressionDyn III CompressorLevel 7 · Sustain 6

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the biting treble.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to achieve the articulate riffing characteristic.

The original rig

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

Use the 82 LEAD 800 100W (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Green JRC Overdrive, BBD Delay, Blackpanel Spring Reverb, Default Gate, Dyn III 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?

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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