🎸 Other · 2010s+

Killeagh by Kingfishr (Riff · Clean) — Guitar Tone

by Kingfishr · riff

The Killeagh by Kingfishr guitar tone is built on a None, dialed in at gain 2/10, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 5.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

GAIN

5.5

BASS

MID

TREBLE

5.5

PRESENCE

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 1310 tones in our researched catalog: Gain 2 sits well below the catalog average (5.3) — cleaner and more dynamic than typical catalog; mids at 6 are right around average (5.9).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown) · Amp: None (acoustic, no amp evident in studio recording)

Studio recording, 2023. No evidence of electric guitar or amp in riff section; all sources and listening confirm acoustic guitar as primary instrument.

Pickups

Piezo (if amplified); otherwise, mic'd acoustic

Signal chain

Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown) → None (acoustic, no amp evident in studio recording)

Effects

reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (room, level 3)

Tone character

warm and resonant, natural acoustic timbre, clear and articulate, percussive strumming, open and airy, slight studio ambience, dynamic and expressive, folk-inspired brightness, no audible compression or effects, organic, unprocessed sound

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, medium dynamics · clean distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Killeagh sound.

Difficulty

2/5 · Riff

The riff requires consistent strumming and clean chord changes, but no advanced techniques or complex rhythms, making it accessible for most players with basic acoustic skills.

Worth knowing

No specific gear, amp, or pedal information found for this recording; all evidence and listening confirm acoustic guitar only.
No numeric amp or pedal settings available; acoustic tone estimated based on typical studio acoustic recording.
No effects or pedals are audible or mentioned in any sources for the riff section.
If any electric guitar or effects are present in other sections, they are not relevant to the riff section.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in 'Killeagh' features a warm, dynamic edge-of-breakup tone with clear midrange presence and moderate ambience, typical of modern indie-folk/rock production. Kingfishr's guitar tones often favor clarity and body without excessive gain, using balanced EQ and subtle reverb for space.

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Killeagh guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Killeagh guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 2, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 5.5, reverb 3. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Killeagh tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown) · Amp: None (acoustic, no amp evident in studio recording); reverb.

Can I get the Killeagh tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Kingfishr on Killeagh — what gear and pedals?

Start with Piezo (if amplified); otherwise, mic'd acoustic, the amp EQ above (gain 2, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 5.5, reverb 3), and reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Settings are community-researched estimates, not official. GuitarToneAdapt adapts them to your gear. guitartoneadapt.com