Marshall 1959 Super Lead settings
Welcome to the Jungle settings for Marshall 1959 Super Lead
Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Marshall 1959 Super Lead, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, Volume 1 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Marshall 1959 Super Lead knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Volume 1
- 7
- Volume 2
- 6
Built-in effects
- Delay off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the biting treble.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the articulate riffing style.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall 1959 Super Lead 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 are the best Marshall 1959 Super Lead settings for Welcome to the Jungle?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, Volume 1 7.
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.
Welcome to the Jungle on other amps
- Welcome to the Jungle on Fender Mustang LT25 · 262
- Welcome to the Jungle on Boss Katana · 213
- Welcome to the Jungle on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 127
- Welcome to the Jungle on Fender Frontman 10G · 94
- Welcome to the Jungle on Marshall JCM800 · 62
- Welcome to the Jungle on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 59
- Welcome to the Jungle on Fender Tone Master Pro · 57
- Welcome to the Jungle on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 52
Popular songs on the Marshall 1959 Super Lead
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back In Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Heaven and Hell · Black Sabbath
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
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.