Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo settings
Hotel California settings for Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo
Eagles · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, D tap 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Aria Pro II STG-Series · updated 2026-10-18
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- D tap
- 0
- M tap
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
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 for a swirling modulation that enhances the solo's texture.
- Ensure your attack is light and touch-sensitive to achieve smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-25
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- D tap
- 0
- M tap
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Pick with a dynamic touch to achieve the articulate and punchy sound characteristic of the riff.
- Focus on clear note separation by ensuring your picking is precise and consistent.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo 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 preset should I use on the Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo for Hotel California?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, D tap 0.
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 Aria Pro II STG-Series. 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
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- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Dogs · Pink Floyd
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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.