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Line 6 Spider II settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Line 6 Spider II

Guns N' Roses · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider II, select the Crunch (green) preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Noise gate 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-11-10

Preset / mode
Crunch (green)
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Line 6 Spider II knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Noise gate
1
Distortion boost
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay on (Digital)

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate rhythmic repeats.
  • Focus on tight palm muting for a percussive attack on the riff.
  • Keep your picking hand relaxed to maintain articulation in your riffing.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider II 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
Full Welcome to the Jungle tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider II for Welcome to the Jungle?

Start from the Crunch (green) preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Noise gate 1.

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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