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Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 settings

Hotel California settings for Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2

Eagles · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 5, Reverb 1.5, Isf 7. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-22

Preset / mode
Crunch
Pickup
Neck + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 knobs

Gain
5
Reverb
1.5
Isf
7

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 for a swirling modulation texture similar to the original phaser.
  • Adjust the reverb to add ambience and depth to your solo.

The original rig

What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 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 preset should I use on the Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 20 V2 for Hotel California?

Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 5, Reverb 1.5, Isf 7.

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 Fender Stratocaster. 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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