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Solo Tone
Hotel California (Live at the Los Angeles Forum, 10/20-22/76)
Eagles
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck (6-string neck for solo)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (live rig, as per era and typical Eagles setup)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass4.5
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Notes
Live performance at Los Angeles Forum, October 1976. Don Felder played the solo on the 6-string neck of his white Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck. Gear and effects confirmed for live use, not studio. Effects chain includes chorus, echo, and overdrive as per Felder's own description for this song live.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and fluid lead linesbright and articulate highslush chorus shimmerechoed repeats for depthmoderate overdrive, not high-gainwarm upper midrangeclear note separationclassic rock lead presencenot heavily compressed
Difficulty
The solo is challenging due to its intricate harmonized lines, fast runs, and expressive bends, requiring advanced technique and tight coordination with the second guitarist.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck (6-string neck for solo)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (live rig, as per era and typical Eagles setup)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass4.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live performance at Los Angeles Forum, October 1976. Don Felder played the solo on the 6-string neck of his white Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck. Gear and effects confirmed for live use, not studio. Effects chain includes chorus, echo, and overdrive as per Felder's own description for this song live.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and fluid lead linesbright and articulate highslush chorus shimmerechoed repeats for depthmoderate overdrive, not high-gainwarm upper midrangeclear note separationclassic rock lead presencenot heavily compressed
Difficulty
The solo is challenging due to its intricate harmonized lines, fast runs, and expressive bends, requiring advanced technique and tight coordination with the second guitarist.