Tech 21 RK5 v3 Richie Kotzen Fly Rig
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Tech 21
RK5 v3 Richie Kotzen Fly Rig
Product Info
Article Number:
606968
Brand:
Tech 21
Model:
RK5 v3 Richie Kotzen Fly Rig
Category:
Guitar Multi Effects
Price:
$471.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RK5 v3 is a fantastic, compact rig for players seeking Richie Kotzen's signature tone and a versatile preamp platform. It’s a great solution for gigging musicians needing a powerful, self-contained sound without the complexity of a full multi-effects unit, especially those who lean towards modern rock and high-gain sounds.
Product Description
- Tech 21 RK5 v3 Richie Kotzen Fly Rig
- Preamp Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Richie Kotzen Signature model
- Revised version of the Tech 21 SansAmp Fly Rig RK5 v2
- Features the same SansAmp section
- reverb/delay/roto section and Richie Kotzen's signature OMG overdrive
- New feature: Switchable pre/post boost to increase drive and distortion or to increase the overall volume to amplify fills and solos
- Additional effects loop
- Active 3-band EQ
- Level and drive controls
- Overdrive sounds from clean to aggressive
- Reverb can be switched via footswitch
- Includes Tech 21 model #DC9
- a universal self-regulating 9 V DC power supply with interchangeable international plugs
PROS
- • Richie Kotzen’s OMG overdrive delivers a uniquely aggressive, modern rock tone.
- • The added pre/post boost offers serious dynamic control for solos and fills.
- • SansAmp circuitry provides surprisingly realistic amp emulations, even at low volumes.
- • Effects loop expands versatility, integrating external pedals seamlessly.
CONS
- • Limited preset storage restricts experimentation and complex signal chains.
- • The single footswitch can feel restrictive for more advanced effects routing.
- • Build quality, while decent, lacks the premium feel of higher-end units.
Product Video
Key Features
Effects Count
12
Amp Models
8 (based on SansAmp technology)
Presets
20
Looper
No
Expression Pedal
No
Connections
Instrument Input, Effects Loop Send, Effects Loop Return, Main Output, Auxiliary Output, DC Power Input
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more integrated, offering a wider range of gain staging options than a simple boost, but lacks the flexibility of a separate pedal's dedicated controls.
It’s a clever digital modeling of tube amp characteristics – surprisingly convincing for its price, but doesn’t perfectly replicate the nuances of a real tube amp's dynamic response.
Absolutely, the SansAmp’s direct output is designed for that purpose, providing a usable amp tone without needing a speaker cab.
