Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus settings
Hotel California settings for Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Eagles · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, set Gain 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Distortion 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a G&L ASAT Classic · updated 2026-10-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Distortion
- 0
- Bright switch
- 0
- Vibrato depth
- 0
- Vibrato speed
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your Klon Centaur to add overdrive for the solo, setting it to a moderate level for a smooth crunch.
- Engage the chorus on your amp to replicate the modulation texture of the original tone.
- Set the reverb on your amp to create a spacious feel, similar to the original spring reverb.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus 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 JC-120 Jazz Chorus settings for Hotel California?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Distortion 0.
Which pickup should I use for Hotel California?
Neck 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?
These settings were adapted for a G&L ASAT Classic. 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 JC-120 Jazz Chorus
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room · John Mayer
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Mighty Name of Jesus (Live) · The Belonging Co & Hope Darst
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Praise (feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore) · Elevation Worship
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
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.