Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings
Kilby Girl settings for Boss Katana 100 Gen 3
The Backseat Lovers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Backseat Lovers "Kilby Girl" solo tone on a Boss Katana 100 Gen 3, set Gain 4, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-04-05
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
- Tap
- 0
- Solo
- 1
- Contour
- 1
- Fx level
- 0
- Mod level
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Booster level
- 5
- Cab resonance
- 1
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 5 for a spacious feel.
- Engage the booster to enhance sustain and volume during the solo.
- Maintain a dynamic picking style to keep the articulation clear.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-04-07
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Master
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tap
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Fx level
- 0
- Mod level
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb level
- 4.5
- Booster level
- 0
- Cab resonance
- 1
- Power control
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 6
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Keep the guitar volume at 8-9 for a balanced clean tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity in the clean riff.
The original rig
What The Backseat Lovers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, but Jazzmaster shape and tone is widely referenced for this song and era)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated, as Fender combos are most commonly associated with the band's sound and era; no direct source for exact amp on studio recording)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Kilby Girl adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Backseat Lovers's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 settings for Kilby Girl?
Set Gain 4, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5.
Which pickup should I use for Kilby Girl?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Backseat Lovers use on Kilby Girl?
Guitar: Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, but Jazzmaster shape and tone is widely referenced for this song and era). Amp: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated, as Fender combos are most commonly associated with the band's sound and era; no direct source for exact amp on studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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