Line 6 POD Go settings
Hotel California settings for Line 6 POD Go
Eagles · adapted 16 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Line 6 POD Go, use the US Deluxe Nrm/Vib (Deluxe Reverb) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-22
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Nrm/Vib (Deluxe Reverb)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 1x12 open back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayTransistor TapeMix 4 · Feedback 5
- 3modulationScript PhaseMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 4reverbDouble TankMix 4 · Decay 5.5
- 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 3
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
- Incorporate slides and bends to enhance expressiveness.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added dynamics.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 POD Go 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 amp model should I use on the Line 6 POD Go for Hotel California?
Use the US Deluxe Nrm/Vib (Deluxe Reverb) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Scream 808, Transistor Tape, Script Phase, Double Tank, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Hotel California?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 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.
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 Line 6 POD Go
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Hold the Line · Toto
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Creep · Radiohead
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.