Hotel California settings for Boss GT-1000

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

6.5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveT-SCREAM (Ibanez TS-808)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2delayTAPE ECHO PX (Maestro Echoplex)Mix 5 · Feedback 5
3. 3modulationPHASERRate 5 · Depth 5 · Feedback 0
4. 4reverbSPRINGMix 5 · Decay 5

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Focus on smooth, vocal-like phrasing to emulate the original solo.
• Use touch-sensitive attack to achieve dynamic expression in your playing.
• Incorporate slight bends on notes for a more expressive lead tone.

What amp model should I use on the Boss GT-1000 for Hotel California?

Use the DELUXE COMBO (Fender Deluxe Reverb) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by T-SCREAM (Ibanez TS-808), TAPE ECHO PX (Maestro Echoplex), PHASER, SPRING.

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