Hotel California settings for Vox VT40+

Vox VT40+ knobs

Gain

5

Bass

5

Mid

4

Treble

6

Reverb

1.5

Power level

8

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 5.5

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 chorus effect for a swirling modulation that mimics the original phaser sound.
• Keep your playing touch-sensitive to achieve the smooth, vocal-like phrasing characteristic of the solo.

What preset should I use on the Vox VT40+ for Hotel California?

Start from the US Blues Special preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Power level 8.

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?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.