Ken

Guitar used by Ken in the last years. He realized performance for Fender Japan with this Stratocaster.

Ken collaborated with Fender on his signature Stratocaster. This model is similar to his previous guitar in live concerts, Fernandes SD-115KK.

During the "Are You Ready!?" tour, ken played this guitar on several songs, including "New World" and "Driver's High".

The video-proof for this guitar's use on "Driver's High" is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIJoFZMxiU4

The Overdrive Land is a prototype pedal of which two are listed as being used by Ken during the 30th L'Anniversary Starting Live 'L'APPY BIRTHDAY!' Concerts as per FREE THE TONE's article who designed Ken's rig.

It is a dual overdrive pedal with the right-hand pedal being used for basic crunch tones, and the left-hand pedal being used for solos. Powered by a 18v power supply.

Shown within an 'ambient sound' pedalboard used on-stage, separate to the multiple rack setup off-stage. Both designed by FREE THE TONE for 2020's MMXX Arena Tour as per photos published on FREE THE TONE's blog (2020).

Custom guitar used by Ken since 2005 (Awake era).

As per backstage rack photos via Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

As seen within photo of rack setup for 2020's MMXX Arena Tour. Information provided within FREE THE TONE's article who designed the rig for the tour.

Guitar used by Ken between Reset Live (new year concert 1999-2000) and Real Tour 2000. Also, this model was appeared in some promotional videos.

As per backstage rack photos from 2015's Arena Tour. Taken by FREE THE TONE and uploaded by Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

As per backstage rack photos from 2015's Arena Tour. Taken by FREE THE TONE and uploaded by Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

Used with a Two Rock 2x12 vertical cabinet and primarily for clean sounds. Shown within multiple rack setup designed by FREE THE TONE for 2020's MMXX Arena Tour as per photos published on FREE THE TONE's blog (2020). Also seen during concerts held in 2018.

As per backstage rack photos via Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

As per backstage rack photos via Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

As per backstage rack photos via Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

In a 2016 photo set shared by The Rigs of the PROs on Facebook, Ken Kitamura of L'Arc-en-Ciel is shown using the Ibanez JD9 9 Series Jet Driver Distortion Pedal in his backstage gear setup.

As per backstage rack photos from 2015's Arena Tour. Taken by FREE THE TONE and uploaded by Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

As per backstage rack photos from 2015's Arena Tour. Taken by FREE THE TONE and uploaded by Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

As per backstage rack photos from 2015's Arena Tour. Taken by FREE THE TONE and uploaded by Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

Artist Signature model of FUTURE FACTORY FF-1Y designed alongside Ken with additional settings and presets regularly used live. Two can be seen in use within the MMXX Arena Tour with FREE THE TONE stating 'In this system, by using two FUTURE FACTORY, it is possible to switch the signal line to the other delay while leaving one delay sound.'

Shown within multiple rack setup designed by FREE THE TONE for LIVE 2017 25th L'Anniversary LIVE Event as per photos published on FREE THE TONE's blog (2017).

As seen within photo of rack setup for 2020's MMXX Arena Tour. Information provided within FREE THE TONE's article who designed the rig for the tour.

Shown within an 'ambient sound' pedalboard used on-stage, separate to the multiple rack setup off-stage. Both designed by FREE THE TONE for 2020's MMXX Arena Tour as per photos published on FREE THE TONE's blog (2020).

Shown within an 'ambient sound' pedalboard used on-stage, separate to the multiple rack setup off-stage. Both designed by FREE THE TONE for 2020's MMXX Arena Tour as per photos published on FREE THE TONE's blog (2020).

Shown within multiple rack setup designed by FREE THE TONE for 2020's MMXX Arena Tour as per photos published on FREE THE TONE's blog (2020).

He used it on recording and also this is one of his signature guitars when he was a Fernandes artist.

This is the guitar he used during the KISS Album and Music Videos (from Seventh Heaven to Drink It Down, I believe), and also this is his last signature guitar with Fernandes as he move to Fender, this guitar is also very similar look to his current signature model which is Fender Red Galaxy Stratocaster, but with different specs and the L'Arc~en~Ciel and Lion 12 Inlays.

As per backstage rack photos via Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

As per backstage rack photos via Rigs of the Pros, 2016.

Shown within multiple rack setup designed by FREE THE TONE for 2020's MMXX Arena Tour as per photos published on FREE THE TONE's blog (2020). Also seen in use during 2016's series of concerts and 2018's L'ArChristmas concerts. Footswitch to control speed of the vibe effect is on stage.