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Kilby Girl Solo Guitar Tone Settings — The Backseat Lovers
The Backseat Lovers · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and genre conventions)
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (exact model unknown, likely stock Strat single-coils)
Amp
Unknown tube combo amp (likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or similar, no direct source for exact model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (Stratocaster, single-coil)
Studio recording, released 2019. No direct evidence for exact guitar/amp model for the solo, but Stratocaster with single-coils is highly probable based on genre, era, and audible tone. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for the solo section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain4
Reverb5
Treble7
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
- Reverb pedal (model unknown, possibly TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 or Mr. Black Eterna Shimmering Reverberator) · reverb
Fender Stratocaster → Delay pedal → Reverb pedal → Tube combo amp
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Tone Character
- bright and glassy
- slightly compressed
- edge-of-breakup
- clear and articulate
- dynamic and responsive
- ambient with reverb tail
- short delay repeats
- single-coil sparkle
- modest sustain
- no heavy saturation
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar, amp, or pedal models used on the studio recording of the 'Kilby Girl' solo.
- Pedals listed on Equipboard are from Instagram stories and general band use, not specifically tied to the 'Kilby Girl' solo recording.
- Settings are estimated based on typical indie rock Stratocaster/Fender amp setups and the audible tone on the recording.
- Delay and reverb are clearly audible in the solo, but specific pedal models are not confirmed for the studio recording.
- No evidence of effects loop use or exact signal chain order for the studio version.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo in 'Kilby Girl' features a jangly, edge-of-breakup tone with clear note separation and moderate warmth, typical of indie rock. The Backseat Lovers often use Fender-style amps with moderate mids and treble, and a touch of reverb for space, matching these settings.