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VOX VT20X settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for VOX VT20X

Guns N' Roses · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a VOX VT20X, select the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-10-17

Preset / mode
BRIT 64 RHYTHM
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

VOX VT20X knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

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

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your VOX VT20X 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 preset should I use on the VOX VT20X for Welcome to the Jungle?

Start from the BRIT 64 RHYTHM preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.

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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