Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 settings
Paranoid Android settings for Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40
Radiohead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Paranoid Android" riff tone on a Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Bright 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Bright
- 0
- Distortion
- 5
- Chorus depth
- 6
- Chorus speed
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to replicate the swirling modulation of the original tone.
- Maintain a tight picking attack to achieve a percussive response in your riffs.
- Experiment with your guitar's tone knob to find the right balance between clarity and warmth.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster Plus
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paranoid Android adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead'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 Paranoid Android?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Bright 0.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid Android?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Paranoid Android?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster Plus. Amp: Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion).
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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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
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- 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.