M-VAVE MK-20 settings
Hotel California settings for M-VAVE MK-20
Eagles · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a M-VAVE MK-20, use the 120 ANN Amp Models 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 + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-11-08
- Amp model
- 120 ANN Amp Models
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveOverdriveGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayDelayMix 4 · Feedback 5
- 3modulationModulationMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 4reverbReverbMix 5 · Decay 5.5
Playing tips
- Focus on touch-sensitive playing to achieve smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
- Use fingerstyle techniques for better control over dynamics and sustain.
- Incorporate slight bends and vibrato to enhance expressiveness in the solo.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-VAVE MK-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 amp model should I use on the M-VAVE MK-20 for Hotel California?
Use the 120 ANN Amp Models (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Overdrive, Delay, Modulation, Reverb.
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?
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 M-VAVE MK-20
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.