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Zoom G2X FOUR settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Zoom G2X FOUR

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Zoom G2X FOUR, use the MS1959 (Marshall 1959 Super Lead-inspired) 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 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-09-29

Amp model
MS1959 (Marshall 1959 Super Lead-inspired)
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 cabinet
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
8
Master
7
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
7

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveTube Screamer + Booster (Ibanez Tube Screamer with a booster-inspired)Gain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2delayFilter DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
  3. 3reverbFD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb-inspired)Mix 3 · Decay 3
  4. 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

  • Use tight palm muting for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the biting treble.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the driving energy of the riff.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G2X FOUR 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 Zoom G2X FOUR for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the MS1959 (Marshall 1959 Super Lead-inspired) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Tube Screamer + Booster (Ibanez Tube Screamer with a booster-inspired), Filter Delay, FD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb-inspired), Noise Gate.

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?

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.