Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus settings
Layla settings for Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Distortion 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gretsch Streamliner G2622T · updated 2026-10-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
- Distortion
- 0
- Bright switch
- 0
- Vibrato depth
- 0
- Vibrato speed
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 2
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 Blues Driver BD-2 to achieve the necessary crunch for the riff.
- Keep the picking attack aggressive to maintain clarity and articulation.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos'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 Layla?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Distortion 0.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gretsch Streamliner G2622T. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room · John Mayer
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- 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.