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Marshall MG15CDR settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Marshall MG15CDR

Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Marshall MG15CDR, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Contour 7, Fdd switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Encore E99 · updated 2026-10-15

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

Marshall MG15CDR knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Treble
7
Reverb
0
Contour
7
Fdd switch
1

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking for biting treble.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm for articulate riffing.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15CDR 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 MG15CDR settings for Welcome to the Jungle?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Contour 7, Fdd switch 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?

These settings were adapted for a Encore E99. 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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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.