Hotel California settings for Fender Mustang I

Fender Mustang I knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5

Treble

6

Reverb

1.5

Preset select

5

Modulation select

0

Delay reverb select

0

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 for a swirling modulation texture that mimics the original phaser.
• Set the reverb to a moderate level to add depth and ambience to your lead lines.

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

Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Preset select 5, Modulation select 0.

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?

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