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Kilby Girl Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Backseat Lovers

The Backseat Lovers · 2010s+ · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, but Jazzmaster shape and pickups visible in live and promo photos from the 'When We Were Friends' era)
Pickups
Fender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp
Unknown (no explicit source for amp model on studio recording; live photos suggest Fender-style combos, but not confirmed for studio)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup (Jazzmaster), possibly with rhythm circuit engaged for warmer tone

Studio recording, 2019 (When We Were Friends album). No direct confirmation of amp or guitar model for the studio recording of 'Kilby Girl' riff, but Jazzmaster is visually confirmed as primary guitar for this era. No explicit pedalboard or amp photo for this song's studio session.

Amp Settings

Mids
6
Bass
5.5
Gain
4
Reverb
4.5
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator · reverb

Fender Jazzmaster → Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator → Amp (likely Fender-style combo with spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • jangly and bright
  • slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
  • articulate single-note clarity
  • open and airy
  • percussive attack
  • dynamic and responsive
  • subtle reverb shimmer
  • not compressed or saturated
  • modern indie rock clarity
  • warm neck pickup presence

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