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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hotel California adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eagles's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
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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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.