Orange Crush 12 settings
Kilby Girl settings for Orange Crush 12
The Backseat Lovers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Backseat Lovers "Kilby Girl" solo tone on a Orange Crush 12, set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Overdrive 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Mini Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-24
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Orange Crush 12 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Overdrive
- 5
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for clear note separation.
- Incorporate dynamic picking to enhance articulation.
- Experiment with picking closer to the bridge for a brighter tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Mini Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-24
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Orange Crush 12 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Overdrive
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use light fingerpicking for a more dynamic response.
- Experiment with palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Focus on clean, articulate note separation for the riff.
The original rig
What The Backseat Lovers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Crush 12 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 Orange Crush 12 settings for Kilby Girl?
Set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Overdrive 5.
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 Mini 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.