Solo Tone
One of These Nights
Eagles
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpFender Tweed Deluxe (narrow-panel, late 1950s)
PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
chorusBoss Boss Chorus (model unknown, likely CE-1 or CE-2)
overdriveFulltone Fulltone OCD
Notes
Studio recording, 1975. Don Felder used his '59 Les Paul into a specific narrow-panel Tweed Deluxe for the solo on the original studio recording. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and saturatedsinging sustainthick midrangesmooth top endslightly compressednot harsh or brittleclassic American overdrivefull-bodied lead tonetouch-sensitive dynamicssweet spot breakup
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and precise timing, especially in the harmony sections and sustained melodic lines. The tone and sustain demand good control of dynamics and vibrato.
Sources
Don Felder on the guitar gear behind classic Eagles albums | Guitar WorldThe Eagles are the undisputed masters of harmony lines blending country and rock – this video masterclass unpacks their signature guitar style | Guitar WorldInterview: Don Felder - Airborne Again - Premier GuitarSo Darn Close! Eagles-One of these Nights Solo - RedditEagles - One of these nights --The Solo?!! | Page 3
This tone has been researched 8 times by the community
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Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpFender Tweed Deluxe (narrow-panel, late 1950s)
PickupsGibson PAF humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
chorusBoss Boss Chorus (model unknown, likely CE-1 or CE-2)
overdriveFulltone Fulltone OCD
Sources
Don Felder on the guitar gear behind classic Eagles albums | Guitar WorldThe Eagles are the undisputed masters of harmony lines blending country and rock – this video masterclass unpacks their signature guitar style | Guitar WorldInterview: Don Felder - Airborne Again - Premier GuitarSo Darn Close! Eagles-One of these Nights Solo - RedditEagles - One of these nights --The Solo?!! | Page 3
This tone has been researched 8 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1975. Don Felder used his '59 Les Paul into a specific narrow-panel Tweed Deluxe for the solo on the original studio recording. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and saturatedsinging sustainthick midrangesmooth top endslightly compressednot harsh or brittleclassic American overdrivefull-bodied lead tonetouch-sensitive dynamicssweet spot breakup
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and precise timing, especially in the harmony sections and sustained melodic lines. The tone and sustain demand good control of dynamics and vibrato.
One of These Nights settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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