Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 settings
Take Me Out settings for Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40
Franz Ferdinand · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" riff tone on a Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40, set Gain 5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1, Bright 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-09-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
- Bright
- 0
- Distortion
- 5
- Chorus depth
- 0
- Chorus speed
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level for added depth.
- Dial in the distortion to achieve a crunchy tone that complements the riff.
- Keep the chorus settings off to maintain clarity and focus on the riff.
The original rig
What Franz Ferdinand used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Take Me Out adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Franz Ferdinand'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 Take Me Out?
Set Gain 5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1, Bright 0.
Which pickup should I use for Take Me Out?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Franz Ferdinand use on Take Me Out?
Guitar: Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe. Amp: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Take Me Out on other amps
- Take Me Out on Fender Mustang LT25 · 105
- Take Me Out on Boss Katana · 73
- Take Me Out on Fender Frontman 10G · 56
- Take Me Out on Fender Frontman 15G · 24
- Take Me Out on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 21
- Take Me Out on Fender Champion 20 · 16
- Take Me Out on Fender Frontman 20G · 13
- Take Me Out on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 13
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
- 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.