Marshall MG15CFX settings
Welcome to the Jungle settings for Marshall MG15CFX
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Marshall MG15CFX, select the Crunch Channel preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, 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 Les Paul Special · updated 2026-08-26
- Preset / mode
- Crunch Channel
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Marshall MG15CFX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- FX
- 5
- Contour
- 4
Built-in effects
- Delay off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate rhythmic repeats.
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the aggressive attack characteristic of the riff.
- Experiment with the bridge pickup for a biting treble response.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15CFX 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 preset should I use on the Marshall MG15CFX for Welcome to the Jungle?
Start from the Crunch Channel preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, 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 Les Paul Special. 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
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- 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 MG15CFX
- Creeping Death · Metallica
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Creep · Radiohead
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Come As You Are · Nirvana
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Lithium · Nirvana
- Sad But True · Metallica
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.