Fender Frontman 15G settings
Kilby Girl settings for Fender Frontman 15G
The Backseat Lovers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Backseat Lovers "Kilby Girl" solo tone on a Fender Frontman 15G, set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Drive volume 0, Normal volume 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-11-02
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Frontman 15G knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Drive volume
- 0
- Normal volume
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on clear note separation and dynamic response to picking.
- Use a light touch for articulate single-coil attack.
- Experiment with volume swells 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 15G 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 15G settings for Kilby Girl?
Set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Drive volume 0, Normal volume 6.
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 PRS SE Custom 24. 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.