Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp settings
Hotel California settings for Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp
Eagles · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp, set Gain 5, Tone 6. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20 · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Tone
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, vocal-like phrasing for the solo.
- Use touch-sensitive attack to enhance note separation.
- Incorporate slight bends for expressive playing.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp 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 Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp settings for Hotel California?
Set Gain 5, Tone 6.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20. 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 Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp
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- Reflections · The Neighbourhood
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
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.