Hotel California settings for Fender Champion 50

Fender Champion 50 knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5.5

Treble

6.5

Fx level

6

Fx select

2

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 5.5

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 a modulated swirl to your lead lines.
• Ensure your playing is touch-sensitive to capture the smooth, vocal-like phrasing characteristic of the solo.

What preset should I use on the Fender Champion 50 for Hotel California?

Start from the BASSBREAKER 15 preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Treble 6.5, Fx level 6, Fx select 2.

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.