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Neural DSP Nano Cortex settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Neural DSP Nano Cortex

Guns N' Roses · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Neural DSP Nano Cortex, use the Marshall® JCM800® 1987 Brit 2203 87 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 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 · updated 2026-11-02

Amp model
Marshall® JCM800® 1987 Brit 2203 87
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 closed back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Amp block

Drive
8
Master
7
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
7

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveGreen 808Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2delayDigital Delay (ST)Mix 5 · Feedback 3
  3. 3reverbAmbienceMix 4 · Decay 3
  4. 4noise gateAdaptive GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
  5. 5compressionLegendary 87 (M)Level 6 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 5

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the biting treble.
  • Aim for articulate riffing 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 Neural DSP Nano Cortex 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 amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Nano Cortex for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the Marshall® JCM800® 1987 Brit 2203 87 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Green 808, Digital Delay (ST), Ambience, Adaptive Gate, Legendary 87 (M).

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. 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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