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Zoom G5n settings

Welcome to the Jungle settings for Zoom G5n

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" riff tone on a Zoom G5n, use the MS800 (Marshall JCM800) 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 PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-08-20

Amp model
MS800 (Marshall JCM800)
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 Marshall
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. 1overdriveTS-DriveGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2delayDigitalMix 5 · Feedback 3
  3. 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 3

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 classic Marshall roar.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G5n 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 G5n for Welcome to the Jungle?

Use the MS800 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by TS-Drive, Digital, Spring.

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 PRS SE Custom 24. 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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