Riff Tone

Get Over It

Eagles

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s or early 1990s reissue, as used by Joe Walsh and Don Felder on 'Hell Freezes Over')

AmpFender Blackface Deluxe Reverb

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 'Hell Freezes Over' album. Both Joe Walsh and Don Felder are known to have used Fender Telecasters and Fender Blackface Deluxe amps for riff sections on this era's Eagles recordings. No evidence of Les Pauls or other guitars for this riff. Settings and effects are for the studio version, not live.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateslightly pushed cleanmildly driventight and percussiveclear note separationAmerican edgepunchy attacknot heavily saturateddynamic responsecrisp highs

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast, syncopated powerchord rhythm, precise muting, and articulation, as well as tight timing with delay repeats. While not technically advanced, it demands solid rhythm chops and dynamic control.

Sources

The Eagles are the undisputed masters of harmony lines blending country and rock – this video masterclass unpacks their signature guitar style | Guitar World The Gear of The Eagles' Guitarists | Reverb News

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