Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 settings
Hotel California settings for Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40
Eagles · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40, set Gain 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Bright 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Bright
- 0
- Distortion
- 0
- Chorus depth
- 5
- Chorus speed
- 5
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Set your Blues Driver BD-2 to a moderate level to achieve the necessary drive for the solo.
- Engage the chorus effect on your amp to add modulation and depth to your lead lines.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (circa 1953-59, maple neck, bridge pickup, as used by Joe Walsh for the solo)
- Amp
- Fender 'Black Panel' Deluxe Amp (1963-1966, studio recording, as confirmed by multiple sources)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hotel California adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eagles's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 settings for Hotel California?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Bright 0.
Which pickup should I use for Hotel California?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Eagles use on Hotel California?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (circa 1953-59, maple neck, bridge pickup, as used by Joe Walsh for the solo). Amp: Fender 'Black Panel' Deluxe Amp (1963-1966, studio recording, as confirmed by multiple sources).
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.
Hotel California on other amps
- Hotel California on Fender Mustang LT25 · 827
- Hotel California on Boss Katana · 515
- Hotel California on Fender Frontman 10G · 348
- Hotel California on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 212
- Hotel California on Fender Champion 20 · 163
- Hotel California on Boss GT-1000 · 142
- Hotel California on Fender Frontman 15G · 124
- Hotel California on Fender Tone Master Pro · 105
Popular songs on the Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Nothing Else Matters · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Paranoid Android · Radiohead
- ก็เคยสัญญา · Asanee & Wasan
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
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.