Marshall MG30FX settings
Paradise City settings for Marshall MG30FX
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Paradise City" riff tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-05-13
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Marshall MG30FX knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to replicate the shimmery effect of the original tone.
- Keep the guitar volume at 7-8 for a warm, full sound.
- Engage the reverb slightly to add depth to the clean tone.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX 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 MG30FX settings for Paradise City?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Paradise City?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
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 Epiphone 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.