Fender Stratocaster Richie Kotzen – Transparent Red Burst

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. Richie’s 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 Richie’s virtuosic playing style and delivers sweet, punchy tone ready for the studio and stage.

Specifications:

Series: Made In Japan Artist

• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Transparent Red Burst
• Country Of Origin: JP
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: Thick «C»
• Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 Mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dots
• Number Of Frets: 22
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 Mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Body: Ash With Flame Maple Laminated Top
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Body Material: Ash With Flame Maple Laminated Top
• Fret Size: Super Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (64.77 Cm)
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Pearloid
• Pickup Covers: White
• Control Knobs: White Plastic
• Switch Tip: White
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh® With Pearl Buttons
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Bridge Pickup: Dimarzio® Custom Single Coil
• Middle Pickup: Dimarzio® Custom Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Dimarzio® Custom Single-Coil
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
• 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
• Weight: 8lbs 1oz