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Marshall DSL40CR settings

Welcome To The Jungle settings for Marshall DSL40CR

Guns N' Roses · adapted 29 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome To The Jungle" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-13

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Marshall DSL40CR knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
6
Resonance
6
Reverb
0
Tone shift
1
Output power
1

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting to emphasize the percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to achieve the biting treble.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the classic Marshall roar.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR 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 are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Welcome To The Jungle?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6.

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 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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