Hotel California settings for NUX MG-101

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

6.5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveTube ScreamerGain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 6
2. 2delayTape EchoMix 4 · Feedback 5
3. 3modulationPhase 90 (MXR Phase 90)Rate 5 · Depth 5
4. 4reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5.5
5. 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

• Focus on touch-sensitive playing to achieve smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
• Use fingerstyle or light pick attack to enhance note separation and sustain.
• Experiment with slight bends to add expressiveness to the lead lines.

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-101 for Hotel California?

Use the Deluxe RVB (Fender Deluxe Reverb style) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Tube Screamer, Tape Echo, Phase 90 (MXR Phase 90), Spring, Noise Gate.

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 Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.