Hotel California settings for Boss Katana MKII

Boss Katana MKII knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Reverb

1.5

Fx

5

Bst

5

Variation

1

Power control

2

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 lead lines.
• Keep your picking dynamics light and touch-sensitive to achieve the smooth, vocal-like phrasing characteristic of the original solo.

What are the best Boss Katana MKII settings for Hotel California?

Set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Fx 5.

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