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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
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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.

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