Hotel California settings for Vox AC15

Vox AC15 knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5

Treble

6

Presence

6

Reverb

1.5

Tone cut

5

Tremolo depth

0

Tremolo speed

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on · 1.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Experiment with the tone cut control to find the right balance for your P90's brightness.
• Focus on touch-sensitive playing to achieve the smooth, vocal-like phrasing characteristic of the original solo.

What are the best Vox AC15 settings for Hotel California?

Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5, Tone cut 5.

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