NUX MG-400 settings
Hotel California settings for NUX MG-400
Eagles · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a NUX MG-400, use the Deluxe Rvb amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-11-07
- Amp model
- Deluxe Rvb
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT ScreamerGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayTape EchoMix 5 · Feedback 5
- 3modulationPhase 90Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 4reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5.5
- 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
- Incorporate bends and slides to enhance the singing quality of the notes.
- Experiment with dynamics; play softer for more subtle passages and dig in for more aggressive lines.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-400 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 amp model should I use on the NUX MG-400 for Hotel California?
Use the Deluxe Rvb (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by T Screamer, Tape Echo, Phase 90, Spring, Noise Gate.
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
Popular songs on the NUX MG-400
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Creep · Radiohead
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Iris · Goo Goo Dolls
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Plug In Baby · Muse
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.