Hotel California settings for Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

6.5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveSkreamerGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2delayTape EchoMix 4 · Feedback 5
3. 3modulationPhaser NineMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5 · Feedback 0
4. 4reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 5.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on · 5.5

Playing tips

• Focus on touch-sensitive playing to achieve smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
• Use fingerstyle techniques for a more expressive attack.
• Experiment with slight bends and vibrato for added expressiveness in the solo.

What amp model should I use on the Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro for Hotel California?

Use the Twang Reverb (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Skreamer, Tape Echo, Phaser Nine, Spring 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?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.