ToneAdapt

Loading...

Harley Benton Tube 15 settings

Hotel California settings for Harley Benton Tube 15

Eagles · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Harley Benton Tube 15, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Tone 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a PRS SE CE 24 Standard · updated 2026-10-01

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Harley Benton Tube 15 knobs

Gain
5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
1.5
Tone
5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 5.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the solo.
  • Consider using a moderate gain setting to achieve a smooth, singing sustain.
  • For the best articulation, play with a light touch on the strings.

The original rig

What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Harley Benton Tube 15 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
Full Hotel California tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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.

Match a tone on the webiPhone appAndroid app

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Harley Benton Tube 15 settings for Hotel California?

Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Tone 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 PRS SE CE 24 Standard. 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

Popular songs on the Harley Benton Tube 15

All 11 songs for the Harley Benton Tube 15 →

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.