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Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2 settings

Hotel California settings for Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2

Eagles · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2, set Gain 5, Volume 7, Reverb 1.5, Isf 5, Effect level 6. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-11-14

Pickup
Neck + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2 knobs

Gain
5
Volume
7
Reverb
1.5
Isf
5
Effect level
6

Built-in effects

  • Delay on
  • Chorus on
  • Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

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 to add modulation and depth to your solo.
  • Adjust your volume dynamically to achieve touch-sensitive attack, allowing for expressive playing.

The original rig

What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2 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
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Blackstar ID:CORE Stereo 10 V2 settings for Hotel California?

Set Gain 5, Volume 7, Reverb 1.5, Isf 5, Effect level 6.

Which pickup should I use for Hotel California?

Neck + Middle, 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 Yamaha Pacifica 012. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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