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Joyo DC-15 settings

Seven Nation Army settings for Joyo DC-15

The White Stripes · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Joyo DC-15, select the JC Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Tone 5, Drum style 1, Drum volume 5, Space effects 0, Modulation effect 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Ibanez GIO Series · updated 2026-10-12

Preset / mode
JC Clean
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6 · Volume 7-8

Joyo DC-15 knobs

Gain
1.5
Tone
5
Drum style
1
Drum volume
5
Space effects
0
Modulation effect
0

Playing tips

  • Maintain a consistent pick attack for clarity.
  • Focus on a tight, punchy rhythm to match the riff's drive.
  • Use your fingers for a warmer tone, if desired.

The original rig

What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Joyo DC-15 actually has.

Guitar
Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
Amp
Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
Gain
6.5
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Joyo DC-15 for Seven Nation Army?

Start from the JC Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Tone 5, Drum style 1, Drum volume 5, Space effects 0, Modulation effect 0.

Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?

Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO Series. 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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