Valeton GP-50 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Valeton GP-50

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Valeton GP-50, use the UK 2000 (Marshall® JCM2000) 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

updated 2026-09-10

Amp model: UK 2000 (Marshall® JCM2000)
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

1overdriveGreen ODGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2delayDigital DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
3reverbRoomMix 2 · Decay 3

Built-in effects

Delay off

Playing tips

Use tight palm muting to achieve a percussive attack.
Focus on articulate riffing to capture the aggressive nature of the original tone.
Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the biting treble response.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-50 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-50 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the UK 2000 (Marshall® JCM2000) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Green OD, 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?

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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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.