Hotel California settings for Donner Arena 2000

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

6.5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveTube808Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2delayTape DelayMix 5 · Feedback 5
3. 3modulationPhaserRate 5 · Depth 5 · Feedback 0
4. 4reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5.5
5. 5noise gateIntelligent GateRelease 5 · Threshold 3

Playing tips

• Focus on smooth, vocal-like phrasing to emulate the singing sustain of the original solo.
• Use touch-sensitive attack to allow dynamics to shine through, adjusting your picking strength for clarity.
• Incorporate subtle bends and slides to mimic the expressive qualities of Joe Walsh's playing.

What amp model should I use on the Donner Arena 2000 for Hotel California?

Use the FD 5E3 (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Tube808, Tape Delay, Phaser, Spring, Intelligent Gate.

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