Behringer V-Tone GM108 settings
Hotel California settings for Behringer V-Tone GM108
Eagles · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Behringer V-Tone GM108, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Amp model select 2, Gain mode select 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Behringer V-Tone GM108 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Amp model select
- 2
- Gain mode select
- 1
- Speaker sim select
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
- Focus on clear note separation for harmonized leads.
- Incorporate slight bends for expressive sustain.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Behringer V-Tone GM108 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 Behringer V-Tone GM108 settings for Hotel California?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Amp model select 2, Gain mode select 1.
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 Jackson Dinky. 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 Behringer V-Tone GM108
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- Walk · Pantera
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Creep · Radiohead
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.