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.

Features

Ash body with flame maple top -- The select ash body provides classic Fender tones, chiming highs, balanced lows, and a prominent midrange to result in greater harmonic content. Together, the ash body and flame maple top create a guitar with exceptional looks. This tonewood pairing pays tribute to Fender's heritage while taking it to new levels of elegance and performance.
Custom DiMarzio® Pickups -- For specially voiced tone, the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster is armed with three custom DiMarzio® single-coils, ideal for hard rock, shred, and metal.
Thick “C”–shape maple neck -- The profile of Kotzen’s thick “C”-shaped neck offers players a substantial and comfortable grip. The profile is rounded and fills the palm, providing stability and control. This thicker neck reduces hand fatigue during long practice or gigging sessions. The “C” shape strikes a balance between the slim fast-playing necks and old-school chunky vintage profiles. It facilitates complex chording and fast runs up and down the fretboard.
Gold Hardware -- Gold hardware imparts an elegant, gilded look to these instruments – a pleasingly high-end appearance that isn’t overdone or ostentatious, but rather the right touch of refinement.
12” radius fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets -- The flatter 12" fingerboard radius provides a smooth feel and allows for easier bending compared to more curved fingerboard profiles. The jumbo fret wire is taller and wider than standard frets, giving more surface area for fretting notes up and down the neck.
Trans-Burst finishes -- Available in either a custom Olympic White-Burst or Transparent Cherry-Burst, these cool finishes give the Richie Kotzen Stratocaster a unique eye-catching look while showing off the beautiful flame-maple top.

PRODUCT SPECS

General

Series: Made in Japan Artist

Orientation: Right-Hand

Color: See-through White Burst

Country Of Origin: JP

Platform: Japan Exclusive

Neck

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

Neck Shape: Thick "C"

Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Maple

Position Inlays: Abalone Dot

Number of Frets: 22

String Nut: Synthetic Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Hardware

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

Pickguard: 3-Ply Pearloid

Pickup Covers: White Pickup Covers

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

Body

Body: Ash with Flame Maple Laminated Top

Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Body Material: Ash with Flame Maple Laminated Top

Electronics

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

Model #: 5258090350

Case/Gig Bag: Included: Gig Bag

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