Fender Frontman 10G settings
Kilby Girl settings for Fender Frontman 10G
The Backseat Lovers · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Backseat Lovers "Kilby Girl" riff tone on a Fender Frontman 10G, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-31
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use open picking for clear note separation.
- Focus on dynamic playing to enhance the touch-sensitive response.
- Avoid palm muting to maintain the clarity of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-02-27
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing.
- Incorporate slight vibrato for added expressiveness.
The original rig
What The Backseat Lovers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 10G 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 Fender Frontman 10G settings for Kilby Girl?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Kilby Girl?
Neck + Middle, 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 Squier Stratocaster. 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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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.