Sonicake Matribox II Pro settings
Hotel California settings for Sonicake Matribox II Pro
Eagles · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Sonicake Matribox II Pro, use the TWD Deluxe 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 pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-10-07
- Amp model
- TWD Deluxe
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- 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
- 1overdriveSkreamer (TS-808)Gain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayMulti TapeMix 5 · Feedback 5
- 3modulationPhaser (MXR Phase 90)Mix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5 · Feedback 0
- 4reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5.5
- 5noise gateGate 1 (ISP Decimator)Release 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, vocal-like phrasing to emulate the original solo.
- Use a light touch for a touch-sensitive attack, allowing for clear note separation.
- Incorporate slight bends and vibrato to enhance the singing sustain characteristic.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Sonicake Matribox II Pro 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 Sonicake Matribox II Pro for Hotel California?
Use the TWD Deluxe (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Skreamer (TS-808), Multi Tape, Phaser (MXR Phase 90), Spring, Gate 1 (ISP Decimator).
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 Ibanez RG. 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.