Hotel California settings for Fender Super Champ X2

Fender Super Champ X2 knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5.5

Treble

6.5

Fx level

0

Fx adjust

6

Fx select

0

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, similar to the original phaser.
• Set reverb to a moderate level to emulate the spring reverb ambience from the original amp.

Fender Super Champ X2 knobs

Gain

4

Bass

5

Treble

6

Fx level

0

Fx adjust

5

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

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 subtle phase movement and texture in your playing.
• Keep your guitar volume high to maintain clarity and articulation in the chords.

What preset should I use on the Fender Super Champ X2 for Hotel California?

Start from the '65 Princeton® dirty/compressed preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Treble 6.5, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 6, Fx select 0.

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 Harley Benton SC-500 WH Vintage Series. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.