Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" riff tone on a Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Bright 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD Snakebyte · updated 2026-09-14
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Bright
- 1
- Distortion
- 0
- Chorus depth
- 5
- Chorus speed
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle modulation in the original tone.
- Adjust the reverb to add depth and space to the clean riff, enhancing the warm, round sound.
- Keep your picking light and controlled to maintain the smoothness of the clean tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD Snakebyte · updated 2026-09-14
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Bright
- 1
- Distortion
- 7
- Chorus depth
- 5
- Chorus speed
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the distortion control to enhance the high-gain saturation for the solo.
- Adjust the bright control to 1 to add clarity to the darker humbucker tones.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Nothing Else Matters?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Bright 1.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD Snakebyte. 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.