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Marshall CODE50 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Marshall CODE50

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Marshall CODE50, select the JCM800 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 8, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard · updated 2026-08-24

Preset / mode
JCM800
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Marshall CODE50 knobs

Gain
8.5
Volume
7
Master
6
Bass
5.5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
7
Reverb
0.5
Mod fx
0
Pre fx
0
Delay fx
5
Reverb fx
1
Edit button
0
Preset selector
1
Amp model selector
0
Cabinet model selector
0
Power amp model selector
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the rhythmic feel of the original tone.
  • Ensure tight palm muting for that aggressive attack characteristic of the riff.
  • Focus on articulate riffing to capture the essence of the original recording.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE50 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 preset should I use on the Marshall CODE50 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Start from the JCM800 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 8, Treble 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?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard. 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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