Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Kilby Girl settings for Fender Mustang LT25
The Backseat Lovers · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Backseat Lovers "Kilby Girl" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-08-24
- Preset / mode
- CHICAGO BLUES
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 6.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain dynamic response and clarity in your notes.
- Focus on articulate picking to enhance the chimey quality of the chords.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG421 · updated 2026-07-25
- Preset / mode
- BLUES LEAD
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a dynamic picking style to achieve clear note separation and articulation.
- Experiment with the guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for slight breakup.
The original rig
What The Backseat Lovers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 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 preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Kilby Girl?
Start from the CHICAGO BLUES preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Kilby Girl?
Bridge 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 Gibson Les Paul. 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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