Zoom G2X FOUR settings
Hotel California settings for Zoom G2X FOUR
Eagles · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eagles "Hotel California" solo tone on a Zoom G2X FOUR, use the FD Deluxe-R (Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired) 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 bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-09
- Amp model
- FD Deluxe-R (Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open back 1x12
- Pickup
- Bridge 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
- 1overdriveTube Screamer + Booster (Ibanez Tube Screamer with a booster-inspired)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delaySlap Back DelayMix 5 · Feedback 5
- 3modulationDuo PhaserMix 5 · Rate 4 · Depth 5
- 4reverbFD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb-inspired)Mix 5 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Focus on touch-sensitive attack to achieve smooth, vocal-like phrasing.
- Use fingerstyle or light pick attack for clear note separation.
- Incorporate slight bends and vibrato to enhance singing sustain.
The original rig
What Eagles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G2X FOUR 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 Zoom G2X FOUR for Hotel California?
Use the FD Deluxe-R (Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Tube Screamer + Booster (Ibanez Tube Screamer with a booster-inspired), Slap Back Delay, Duo Phaser, FD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb-inspired).
Which pickup should I use for Hotel California?
Bridge 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?
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
Popular songs on the Zoom G2X FOUR
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- Walk · Pantera
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.