Roland Cube 40GX settings
Welcome to the Jungle settings for Roland Cube 40GX
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Roland Cube 40GX, select the Brit Combo preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Lead gain 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-09
- Preset / mode
- Brit Combo
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Roland Cube 40GX knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Lead gain
- 8
- Tap tempo
- 0
- I cube link
- 0
- Lead volume
- 6
- Master volume
- 7
- Jc clean volume
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on (Digital)
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the rhythmic feel of the original tone.
- Ensure tight palm muting for a percussive attack on the riff.
- Focus on aggressive picking to achieve the biting treble characteristic.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Cube 40GX 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 Roland Cube 40GX for Welcome to the Jungle?
Start from the Brit Combo preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Lead gain 8.
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?
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 Roland Cube 40GX
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Knee Socks · Arctic Monkeys
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
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.