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Hotel California amp settings — Hy-X-AMP GX-30

The Eagles guitar tone for “Hotel California”, dialed in for a Hy-X-AMP GX-30 with a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Studio version, Hotel California (1976) — Joe Walsh outro solo part

Original rig

Fender Telecaster, cranked vintage Tweed Fender Champ / Roland Cube-40, MXR Phase 90, Echoplex tape delay

Dynamic edge-of-breakup bite with Telecaster bridge clarity and subtle spatial movement

Amp settings — Hy-X-AMP GX-30

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	6
Bass	5
Treble	7
Reverb	3
Master	6

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Guitar

PICKUPbridge TONE9 VOLUME9

Signal chain

01MXR Phase 90

RECOMMENDED — not currently owned

Speed 2

02Analog / Tape Delay

RECOMMENDED — not currently owned

Time 4 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3

Why these settings

The Hy-X-AMP GX-30 is an unrecognized practice amp model, so unverifiable controls are nulled and standard controls are dialed for a bright, touch-sensitive edge-of-breakup Tweed drive. Gain is set to 6 on your bridge pickup to deliver Walsh's dynamic solo grit without relying on external pedals. A subtle phaser and analog delay pedal are recommended to fully replicate the spatial dimension heard on the studio master.

PRO TIPDig in with the flesh and edge of your pick near the bridge saddles to recreate Joe Walsh's aggressive pick attack and harmonic chirp.

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