Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 settings
Welcome to the Jungle settings for Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40
Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 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 Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-07-29
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Boost
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight articulation on the riff.
- Engage the amp's built-in delay for rhythmic repeats during the riff.
- Keep the bridge pickup selected for aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Welcome to the Jungle adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 for Welcome to the Jungle?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 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 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.
Welcome to the Jungle on other amps
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- Welcome to the Jungle on Marshall JCM800 · 62
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- Welcome to the Jungle on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 52
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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.