Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20 settings
Hotel California settings for Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20
Eagles · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" riff tone on a Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20, set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Donner DST-100 · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on picking lightly to enhance the chiming quality of the 12-string.
- Use open chords to maintain the ringing sustain characteristic.
- Experiment with fingerstyle to achieve a more nuanced attack.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20 settings for Hotel California?
Set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Hotel California?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
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 Donner DST-100. 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
- Hotel California on Fender Mustang LT25 · 827
- Hotel California on Boss Katana · 515
- Hotel California on Fender Frontman 10G · 348
- Hotel California on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 212
- Hotel California on Fender Champion 20 · 163
- Hotel California on Boss GT-1000 · 142
- Hotel California on Fender Frontman 15G · 124
- Hotel California on Fender Tone Master Pro · 105
Popular songs on the Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Walk · Pantera
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
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- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Everlong · Foo Fighters
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.