Fender Deluxe Reverb settings
Hotel California settings for Fender Deluxe Reverb
Eagles · adapted 11 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Fender Deluxe Reverb, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Revstar RSE20 · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the high pass filter for clearer note separation during the solo.
- Maintain a light touch for dynamic control, allowing the notes to sing and sustain.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Deluxe Reverb 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 Fender Deluxe Reverb settings for Hotel California?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5.
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 Yamaha Revstar RSE20. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Hotel California on other amps
- Hotel California on Fender Mustang LT25 · 827
- Hotel California on Boss Katana · 515
- Hotel California on Fender Frontman 10G · 348
- Hotel California on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 212
- Hotel California on Fender Champion 20 · 163
- Hotel California on Boss GT-1000 · 142
- Hotel California on Fender Frontman 15G · 124
- Hotel California on Fender Tone Master Pro · 105
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- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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.