Line 6 Spider III settings
Kilby Girl settings for Line 6 Spider III
The Backseat Lovers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Backseat Lovers "Kilby Girl" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider III, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Boost 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-06
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider III knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Boost
- 0
- FX Knob 1
- 5
- FX Knob 2
- 4
- Noise Gate
- 1
- Tap Delay Time
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 6.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to moderate levels to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Dial in the FX Knob 1 to add a subtle chorus effect for a chimey texture.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
The original rig
What The Backseat Lovers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider III 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 Line 6 Spider III for Kilby Girl?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Boost 0.
Which pickup should I use for Kilby Girl?
Bridge + 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.