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Yamaha GA15 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Yamaha GA15

Guns N' Roses · adapted 14 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Yamaha GA15, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-10-26

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10

Yamaha GA15 knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7

Built-in effects

  • Delay off

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting to achieve a percussive attack.
  • Focus on articulate riffing to maintain clarity in the mix.
  • Experiment with the DS-2 TURBO Distortion for added drive while keeping the amp clean.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha GA15 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 are the best Yamaha GA15 settings for Welcome to the Jungle?

Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7.

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.