Hotel California settings for Positive Grid Spark 2

Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5

Mid

4

Treble

6

Reverb

1.5

Music volume

6

Guitar volume

8

Built-in effects

• Delay on
• Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

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 reverb to add depth and ambience to your solos, mimicking the original spring reverb effect.
• Play with a light touch to enhance the touch-sensitive attack and clear note separation characteristic of the original tone.

What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark 2 for Hotel California?

Start from the Tweed Bass preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Music volume 6.

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.