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Yamaha THR5 settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Yamaha THR5

Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Yamaha THR5, select the Brit Hi preset, then set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, Effect 0, Dly rev 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-06

Preset / mode
Brit Hi
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Yamaha THR5 knobs

Gain
8.5
Reverb
0
Effect
0
Dly rev
5

Built-in effects

  • Delay on (Digital)

Playing tips

  • Use palm muting to achieve tight, percussive attack on the riff.
  • Engage your amp's built-in delay set to moderate for rhythmic repeats.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to accentuate the biting treble and sustain.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR5 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 Yamaha THR5 for Welcome to the Jungle?

Start from the Brit Hi preset, then set Gain 8.5, Reverb 0, Effect 0, Dly rev 5.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome to the Jungle?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

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 Fender Stratocaster. 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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