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Hotel California
Eagles
GuitarSoloDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Standard (Joe Walsh) and 1959 Fender Telecaster (Don Felder, double-neck for harmony parts)
AmpFender 'Black Panel' Champ (Joe Walsh); likely Fender Twin Reverb or Tweed Deluxe (Don Felder)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass5.5
gain4.5
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singing sustainsmooth, harmonized leadsclear, articulate note separationslightly compressed attackwarm upper midscrisp, present highsmodest breakup, not high-gainchorus shimmer in harmoniessubtle tape delay repeatstouch-sensitive dynamics
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, harmonized lines, and precise bends, making it challenging for most players.
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