Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus settings
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
John Mayer · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" riff tone on a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0, Distortion 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin · updated 2026-10-15
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Distortion
- 0
- Bright switch
- 1
- Vibrato depth
- 0
- Vibrato speed
- 0
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 bright switch to enhance treble frequencies for a clearer tone.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain the touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus actually has.
- Guitar
- 2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster
- Amp
- Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Slow Dancing in a Burning Room adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts John Mayer'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 Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0, Distortion 0.
Which pickup should I use for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did John Mayer use on Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Guitar: 2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster. Amp: Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on other amps
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- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 5
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on Fender Frontman 10G · 4
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on M-VAVE TANK-G · 4
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on Fender Champion 20 · 3
Popular songs on the Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 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.