Hotel California settings for Fender Champion 25

Fender Champion 25 knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5

Treble

6

Fx level

6

Fx select

1

Built-in effects

• Delay on
• Chorus on
• Reverb on (Spring) · 6

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 a swirling modulation texture to your lead lines.
• Experiment with your picking dynamics to achieve touch-sensitive attack and clear note separation.

What preset should I use on the Fender Champion 25 for Hotel California?

Start from the Fender Overdrive preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 6, Fx select 1.

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