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Hotone Ampero settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Hotone Ampero

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Hotone Ampero, use the BRIT J800 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 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-17

Amp model
BRIT J800
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 Closed Back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

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

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveT808Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2delayDIGITAL DELAYMix 5 · Feedback 3
  3. 3reverbSPRINGMix 2 · Decay 3
  4. 4noise gateSMART GATERelease 3 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting to achieve a percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the biting treble.
  • Experiment with your picking dynamics to maintain articulation in the riff.

The original rig

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

Use the BRIT J800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by T808, DIGITAL DELAY, SPRING, SMART GATE.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome to the Jungle?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

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 Fender 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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