Hotel California settings for Line 6 HX Stomp XL

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

6.5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveScreamerDrive 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2delayTape EchoMix 5 · Feedback 5
3. 3modulationPhaserMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5 · Feedback 0
4. 4reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Focus on touch-sensitive picking to achieve smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
• Use fingerstyle or light pick attack for clear note separation.
• Experiment with the dynamics of your playing to enhance the singing sustain characteristic.

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 HX Stomp XL for Hotel California?

Use the US Deluxe Nrm (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Screamer, Tape Echo, Phaser, Spring.

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