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Zoom G1Xon settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Zoom G1Xon

Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Zoom G1Xon, use the MS 1959 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 Ibanez GRGR221PA · updated 2026-10-11

Amp model
MS 1959
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12
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. 1delayDelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
  2. 2overdriveT ScreamGain 6 · Tone 7 · Level 8
  3. 3reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3
  4. 4noise gateZNRRelease 3 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting to achieve a percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking for biting treble response.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the classic Marshall roar.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1Xon 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
Full Welcome to the Jungle tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Zoom G1Xon for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the MS 1959 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Delay, T Scream, Spring, ZNR.

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 Ibanez GRGR221PA. 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.