Hotel California settings for Fender Mustang 2

Fender Mustang 2 knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5.5

Treble

6.5

Reverb

1.5

Mod select

1

Dly rev select

1

Built-in effects

• Delay on
• Chorus on
• Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

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 modulation and swirl to your lead lines.
• Keep your attack light for smooth, vocal-like phrasing.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang 2 for Hotel California?

Start from the '57 Deluxe preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Mod select 1, Dly rev select 1.

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