Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X settings
Hotel California settings for Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X
Eagles · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X, select the AMP 2: CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Octaver 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-09-28
- Preset / mode
- AMP 2: CRUNCH
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Octaver
- 0
- Transpose
- 0
- Compressor
- 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 to add modulation and swirl to your lead lines, mimicking the phaser effect.
- Maintain a light touch on the strings for clear note separation and a smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X 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 Neural DSP Archetype: Plini X for Hotel California?
Start from the AMP 2: CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Octaver 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?
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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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.