Hotel California settings for Kemper Profiler Stage

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

6.5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveKemper DriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2delayTape EchoMix 5 · Feedback 5
3. 3modulationPhaserMix 6 · Rate 5 · Depth 5 · Feedback 0
4. 4reverbSpringMix 4.5 · Decay 5.5
5. 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 3

Playing tips

• Focus on touch-sensitive attack to achieve smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
• Utilize fingerstyle or light pick attack for clear note separation.
• Experiment with slight volume roll-off for dynamic control during the solo.

What amp model should I use on the Kemper Profiler Stage for Hotel California?

Use the Fender Deluxe Reverb (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Kemper Drive, Tape Echo, Phaser, Spring, Noise Gate.

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 Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.