Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster – Transparent Red Burst

Fender Richie Kotzen Stratocaster Guitar – Transparent Red Burst

Richie Kotzen Stratocaster

Virtuoso rock guitarist Richie Kotzen has long wowed audiences with his impeccable chops and passionate and captivating playing style. His prolific career spans from stints in Poison and Mr. Big to solo artist to front man of The Winery Dogs to his recent collaboration with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith in the group Smith/Kotzen. Richies incredibly unique musical voice has influenced countless guitar players around the globe. And now, the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster – once available only in Japan – is available worldwide!

Featuring a striking combination of upscale appointments and high-performance playability, the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster pairs a beautiful flame maple top finished in exclusive Trans-Burst finishes with a comfortably contoured ash body and a fast-playing thick C-shaped neck. Gold hardware completes the upscale look and an array of custom DiMarzio pickups provide a host of excellent sounds. This Stratocaster perfectly harnesses the flare of Richies virtuosic playing style and delivers sweet, punchy tone ready for the studio and stage.

Features

Ash body with flame maple top
Custom DiMarzioKeeley Pickups
Thick Cshape maple neck
Gold Hardware
12 radius fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets
Trans-Burst finishes

SPECS

Body
Body: Ash with Flame Maple Laminated Top
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Material: Ash with Flame Maple Laminated Top
Body Shape: Stratocaster

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzioKeeley Custom Single Coil
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Middle Pickup: DiMarzioKeeley Custom Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: DiMarzioKeeley Custom Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup

General
Color: Transparent Red Burst
Orientation: Right-Hand
Product Name: Richie Kotzen StratocasterKeeley, Maple Fingerboard, Transparent Red Burst
Series: Made in Japan Artist

Hardware
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Control Knobs: White Plastic
Hardware Finish: Gold
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Pickguard: 3-Ply Pearloid
Pickup Covers: White
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Switch Tip: White
Tuning Machines: Gotoh with Pearl Buttons

Measurements
Fret Size: Super Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5″ (64.77 cm)

Neck
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Thick “C”
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dots
String Nut: Synthetic Bone