Hotel California settings for Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3

Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 knobs

Gain

5

Volume

7

Isf

5

Dly type

3

Mod type

1

Rev type

4

Effect level

6

Manual store

0

Built-in effects

• Delay on
• Chorus on
• Reverb on (spring) · 5.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Engage the chorus effect for a swirling modulation that mimics the phaser texture in the original solo.
• Play with a touch-sensitive attack to achieve the smooth, vocal-like phrasing characteristic of the solo.

What preset should I use on the Blackstar ID:Core 10 V3 for Hotel California?

Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 5, Volume 7, Isf 5, Dly type 3, Mod type 1, Rev type 4.

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 Fender Jaguar. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.