Hotel California settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X

Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5

Mid

4

Treble

7

Presence

6

Reverb

1.5

Lead voice

1

Clean voice

0

Rhythm voice

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 5.5

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 texture that mimics the original phaser.
• Adjust the reverb to add ambience and depth to your solos.

Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X knobs

Gain

0

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

4

Reverb

5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 4.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for subtle modulation and depth.
• Engage the built-in delay at a low setting to add a touch of ambient echo.
• Keep your picking light and articulate to maintain clarity in the riff.

What preset should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X for Hotel California?

Start from the Clean Amp preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5.

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 Schecter Synyster Gates Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.