Marshall JCM2000 settings
Paradise City settings for Marshall JCM2000
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Paradise City" solo tone on a Marshall JCM2000, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 8.5, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 0-2 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-07-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0-2 · Volume 8-10
Marshall JCM2000 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 8.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 5
- Tone shift
- 0
- Deep switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage the deep switch for a fuller low-end response during the solo.
- Ensure your gain is high enough to maintain sustain and clarity in the lead.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Studio · updated 2026-08-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall JCM2000 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
- Deep switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a strong palm muting technique for tight articulation.
- Maintain a dynamic pick attack to emphasize the crunch.
- Experiment with the amp's reverb for added depth, but keep it subtle.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall JCM2000 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paradise City 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 JCM2000 settings for Paradise City?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 8.5, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Paradise City?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 0-2 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Paradise City?
Guitar: 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording).
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.
Paradise City on other amps
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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.