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Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex

Guns N' Roses · adapted 59 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Brit Plexi 100 Bright (Marshall Super Lead 100) 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 Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-29

Amp model
Brit Plexi 100 Bright (Marshall Super Lead 100)
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
Original drive
8

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveGreen 808 (Ibanez TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2delayDigital DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
  3. 3reverbSpring Reverb Engine (M)Mix 3 · Decay 2

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the bite of the tone.
  • Experiment with slight volume roll-off for smoother transitions between notes.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad 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 Quad Cortex for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the Brit Plexi 100 Bright (Marshall Super Lead 100) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Green 808 (Ibanez TS808), Digital Delay, Spring Reverb Engine (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 Fender Stratocaster. 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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