Hotel California settings for Hotone Ampero II Stomp

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

6.5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveGreen DriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2delayTape EchoMix 5 · Feedback 5
3. 3modulationPhase 90Rate 5 · Depth 5
4. 4reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 5

Playing tips

• Focus on smooth, vocal-like phrasing to emulate the original solo's singing quality.
• Utilize light finger vibrato to add expressiveness to sustained notes.
• Experiment with dynamic picking to achieve touch-sensitive attack, allowing softer notes to ring out clearly.

What amp model should I use on the Hotone Ampero II Stomp for Hotel California?

Use the Black Lux (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Green Drive, Tape Echo, Phase 90, Spring.

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?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.