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Valeton GP-5 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Valeton GP-5

Guns N' Roses · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Valeton GP-5, use the Marshall JCM800 2203 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 Harley Benton ST-20 Standard Series · updated 2026-11-07

Amp model
Marshall JCM800 2203
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 Marshall
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. 1delayDigital DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
  2. 2reverbRoomMix 3 · Feedback 2

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting to achieve a percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the biting treble.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the articulate riffing style.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-5 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 Valeton GP-5 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the Marshall JCM800 2203 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Digital Delay, Room.

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 Harley Benton ST-20 Standard Series. 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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