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Boss Katana settings

Hotel California settings for Boss Katana

Eagles · adapted 515 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Eagles "Hotel California" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-16

Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Boss Katana knobs

Gain
4
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
6
Presence
5
Reverb
1
Solo
0
Contour
0
Power control
3
Cabinet resonance
1

Built-in effects

  • Delay on
  • Reverb on (spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to replicate the subtle phase movement of the original tone.
  • Engage the delay at a low level to add a slight echo effect, enhancing the spaciousness of the riff.
  • Keep your guitar volume high to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.

The original rig

What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 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 Boss Katana settings for Hotel California?

Set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1.

Which pickup should I use for Hotel California?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

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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