Hotel California settings for Marshall CODE 25

Marshall CODE 25 knobs

Gain

5

Volume

7

Master

5

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

6.5

Built-in effects

• Delay on (Vintage) · 3
• Phaser on (CLS (classic phaser))
• Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
• Cabinet on (1974CX (1x12, G12M-20))
• Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Engage the chorus effect to add modulation texture similar to the original phaser.
• Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain the touch-sensitive attack characteristic of the original solo.

What are the best Marshall CODE 25 settings for Hotel California?

Set Gain 5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5.

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