Hotel California settings for Positive Grid BIAS FX 2

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

6.5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveVintage OverdriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2delayWarm Tape EchoMix 5 · Feedback 5
3. 3modulationPhase TremMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
4. 4reverbSpring ReverbMix 5 · Decay 5.5

Playing tips

• Focus on smooth, vocal-like phrasing to emulate the original solo's singing sustain.
• Use a light touch for note separation and clarity, allowing the high output to shine through.
• Experiment with subtle bends and vibrato to replicate the expressive style of Joe Walsh.

What amp model should I use on the Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 for Hotel California?

Use the Blackface (Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Vintage Overdrive, Warm Tape Echo, Phase Trem, Spring Reverb.

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.