Solo Tone

Hotel California solo

Unknown Artist

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson EDS-1275 Double-Neck Electric Guitar

AmpFender Tweed Deluxe (narrow-panel, likely 1959), possibly Mesa/Boogie Mark I Combo Amp

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock EDS-1275, likely Alnico V)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveFulltone Fulltone OCD Overdrive

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

chorusBoss Boss Stereo Chorus (model unknown, likely CE-1 or CE-2)

Notes

Studio recording, 1976. Don Felder played the iconic solo on the 6-string neck of the EDS-1275. Amp is most likely the Tweed Deluxe, but some sources mention Mesa/Boogie Mark I as a possible secondary amp. Effects were added via pedals, not amp. Settings below are for the studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and melodicslightly overdrivenwarm and rounded highsclear note separationtouch-sensitivemild breakuparticulate bendsclassic 70s rock solo soundrich harmonic content

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced phrasing, accurate bends, and tight synchronization for harmonized lines, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Don Felder, Eagles Guitarist Gear - Equipboard hotel california solo tone?? - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar what amp setting for hotel california : r/guitarlessons - Reddit Gibson Custom Unveils the Don Felder "Hotel California" EDS-1275

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