The Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig was developed in close collaboration with Richie, whose input was invaluable. Meticulous about every facet of his playing, singing, songwriting and tone, Richie’s attention to the details of his RK5 was nothing less.
Since the debut of the original RK5 in 2014, Richie’s needs have changed, both on and off the road. Therefore, he and Tech 21 jointly developed a version 2, to incorporate some new features and follow the same form factor as later Fly Rigs, such as the Bass and Acoustic.
The RK5 v2 retains the same delay with tap tempo, a powerful boost, and Richie’s Signature OMG overdrive. New features include an independent reverb with choice of room size, a rotary speaker mode, compression, fuzz, a tuner, headphone capability and an XLR Output.
Another difference is an on/off button for the SansAmp section. Richie previously would use his RK5 both with and without the SansAmp engaged. Currently, it’s either on or off during stage shows, so he no longer needs a dedicated footswitch. When Richie’s on tour with ever-changing backlines, he’s always able to get his tone, and at lower volume. On Richie’s latest releases, The Damned and Riot, all the guitars were recorded direct.
Features
- BOOST is an independent pre-Boost for solos, up to approx 12dB
- COMP Switch engages old school, all-analog, FET-based technology from the ‘50s and ‘60s
- OMG is based upon the Richie Kotzen Signature OMG pedal, which provides a wide range of overdrive, from clean to aggressive
- FUZZ Switch changes the character and attack of the overdrive to a fuzz-style tone
- The all-analog SansAmp technology enables the RK5 to run directly into mixers of recording desks and PA systems
- Independent footswitchable reverb features a single, continuously-variable control
- DELAY is voiced for the sounds of a vintage tape echo
- ROTO changes the Delay function into a rotating speaker effect
- 1/4-inch 1megOhm input
- XLR output with ground lift
- 1/4-inch low impedance output
- Headphone button switches the 1/4” output into headphone mode
- Rugged, all-metal housing
- Metal footswitches and jacks
- Silent-switching, custom footswitch actuators
- Measures 12.5”l x 2.5”w x 1.25”h
- Weight: 20.7 oz.
- Utilises included 9V DC Universal Power Supply: Model #DC9
- Auto-switching 100V-240V, 200mA power can be used anywhere in the world
- Includes interchangeable international prong assemblies for US, EU, UK, Australia/New Zealand